Jason Hammel (7-1, 2.14 ERA) gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs (41-17) as they meet Bud Norris (1-7, 5.28 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (17-42) in the first of a three-game series at Turner Field. The game starts at 7:35 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 10 and will air on CSCh and FSSO.
In his last start, Norris pitched 5.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out two and walking four in a 4-0 loss to the Dodgers. Freddie Freeman (.250, 27 Rs, 9 HRs, 17 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 2 Wednesday with one RBI. The Cubs were victorious the last time Hammel pitched. He pitched well, going 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks. Kris Bryant (.284, 44 Rs, 14 HRs, 43 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 5 Wednesday with two runs, one home run, two RBIs, and one stolen base.
Notes
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 9-7 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 4-29. The Cubs have a 4-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 23 this season. Chicago ranks in the top half at 13th with 69.
Ranking first in walks, Chicago has earned 254 this season. Atlanta ranks 21st with 170 walks.
The Braves are 6-12 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Cubs are 32-6 when they hit at least one homer.
