On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Pittsburgh Pirates (47-74) hosting the Atlanta Braves (75-48) at 7:05 PM ET.
As the favorite, the Braves (-197 on the moneyline) visit the Pirates (+167). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Jake Odorizzi (4-5), and Roansy Contreras (3-3) taking the ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Braves lost their last game against the Astros by a 5-4 score yesterday. Matt Olson went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively. Dylan Lee picked up the loss after throwing 1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on two hits.
The Pirates were defeated by the Reds 9-5 yesterday. Tucupita Marcano went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the defeat, while Zach Thompson took the loss on the mound, pitching five innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits while striking out five.