On Thursday, a battle of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the Atlanta Braves (58-49) hosting the Miami Marlins (40-68) at 7:20 PM ET.
The Marlins are an underdog away (+166) at the Braves (-200). The Atlanta Braves will give the start to Charlie Morton (5-6, 4.25 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Max Meyer (2-0, 3.00 ERA).
The Braves won their most recent contest versus the Brewers by a 6-2 score yesterday, with Pierce Johnson picking up the win pitching going 1 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out two. Matt Olson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI to lead them offensively.