Matt Wisler (2-6, 3.98 ERA) and Jake Arrieta (9-1, 1.80 ERA) take the hill in the second of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (18-42) and the Chicago Cubs (41-18) at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 5-1, and Atlanta leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jun. 11 and can be seen on CSCh and FSSO.
Wisler pitched 4.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering eight runs, striking out five and walking three in a 12-6 defeat to the Dodgers. Mallex Smith (.250, 18 Rs, 3 HRs, 20 RBIs, 8 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 3. Arrieta went 5.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out 12 and walking one in a 3-2 defeat to the Diamondbacks in his most recent start. Anthony Rizzo (.259, 35 Rs, 13 HRs, 43 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
Notes
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 2-1 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 4-29. The Cubs have a 4-13 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit 25 this season. Chicago ranks 13th with 69 home runs.
Ranking first in walks, Chicago has earned 254 this season. Atlanta ranks 22nd with 173 walks.
The Braves are 7-12 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Cubs are 32-6 when they hit at least one homer.
