A series opener between the Atlanta Braves (25-12) and Toronto Blue Jays (21-16) is on deck Friday at 7:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre.
The Braves are a favorite (-150) at the Blue Jays (+130). The Atlanta Braves will give the start to Spencer Strider (4-0, 2.70 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Blue Jays will counter with Chris Bassitt (4-2, 4.28 ERA).
The Braves lost their most recent game against the Red Sox by a 5-2 score Friday. Ronald Acuna Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. A.J. Minter picked up the loss after throwing 1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run without allowing a hit while striking out one.