The surging Cubs will host the NL East-leading Braves on Sunday. But there is some value with Atlanta in this matchup.
The surging Cubs will host the NL East-leading Braves on Sunday.
The Braves look to have a playoff spot pretty much locked up, while the Cubbies are trying to catch the Brewers in the NL Central and still remain alive for a wild-card berth.In his past three starts, he has allowed 11 runs over 16 ²/₃ innings and the Braves lost all three games. Before that recent slump though, Atlanta had won six of Morton’s prior seven starts.The lefty has been sensational this season, allowing three runs or fewer in 18 of 21 starts.
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