The Atlanta Braves (63-34, 48-47 RL, 51-42-2 O/U) and the Milwaukee Brewers (55-44, 47-50 RL, 41-52-4 O/U) conclude a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Braves will send Bryce Elder to the mound. The Brewers will counter with Julio Teheran. The Braves recorded a 6-4 win on Friday and the Brewers replied with a 4-3 win on Saturday.
The Braves will have Bryce Elder take the mound to conclude the series. Elder had more issues last time out, surrendering seven runs (five earned) in 2.2 innings against the Diamondbacks and was pegged with the loss. The rookie has struggled in back-to-back outings but is having an encouraging rookie season, recording a solid 3.31 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP complemented by a 7-2 record in 108.2 innings pitched. This is his first career meeting against the Brewers.
Atlanta has cooled down in recent games. They have lost back-to-back series, dropping two of three against the White Sox and Diamondbacks at home, but rebounded with a win on Friday. The recent losses are not a concern when considering the huge cushion they have built atop the division. The Braves won their previous road series against the Rays and are 5-5 in their last ten clashes.
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Matt Olson continues to deliver, collecting 13 RBIs and a remarkable 1.06 OPS this month. The veteran slugger is a candidate to win NL MVP. The 29-year-old has 30 homers with 80 RBIs and a dazzling .946 OPS. Olson was quiet against the Brewers last season, going 3 for 22 with two RBI, and went 1 for 3 on Friday.
The Braves are averaging 5.66 runs on the year, ranking them second. The pitching staff has issued a 3.80 team ERA, placing them sixth.