At Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves (84-51) open a two-game series against the Oakland Athletics (50-85), at 9:40 PM ET.
The Athletics are a heavy underdog at home (+215) versus the Braves (-255). The Atlanta Braves will hand the ball to Kyle Wright (17-5, 2.85 ERA), who is looking for win No. 18 on the season, and the Athletics will counter with Cole Irvin (7-11, 3.35 ERA).
The Braves won their last game against the Marlins Tuesday by a 7-1 score. Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Max Fried picked up the win on the strength of five innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out six.
The Athletics secured a 5-0 victory against the Orioles Tuesday. Seth Brown (3-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Adrian Martinez got the win on the mound after going six innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out four.