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Chicago Cubs (27-14) at Atlanta Braves (28-13) | Truist Park, Atlanta | 7:15 PM ET \/ 6:15 PM CT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago Cubs<\/strong> (27\u201314 after losing 3\u20130 Sunday) travel to Atlanta to face the Braves (28\u201313, best ERA in baseball!) at Truist Park for the series opener. We got SHUT OUT for the second straight game<\/strong> after losing the series 2-1 to the Rangers. Ian Happ’s 30-game on-base streak ENDED<\/strong>. Colin Rea<\/strong> (4-1, 4.03 ERA) starts against Grant Holmes<\/strong> (2-1, 4.34 ERA).<\/p>\n

This is the series opener\u2014can we bounce back from back-to-back shutouts against the best team in the NL East?<\/p>\n

Cubs Season: 27-14 After Back-to-Back Shutouts<\/h2>\n

Record: 27-14 (Thirteen Games Over .500, Lost Series 2-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re 27\u201314 and thirteen games over .500 after getting SHUT OUT 3\u20130<\/strong> by the Rangers Sunday. Jacob deGrom was DOMINANT<\/strong> (7 IP, 10 Ks!). We were shut out in back-to-back games<\/strong> (6\u20130 Saturday, 3\u20130 Sunday) and lost the series 2-1<\/strong>. Ian Happ’s 30-game on-base streak ENDED<\/strong> (went 0-for-3 with 3 Ks).<\/p>\n

Sunday’s Shutout Loss (3\u20130):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Lost 3\u20130 (SECOND straight shutout!)<\/li>\n
  • Jacob deGrom:<\/strong> 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 10 Ks (DOMINATED!)<\/li>\n
  • Only 3 hits<\/strong> all game (Nico Hoerner 2, Michael Busch 1)<\/li>\n
  • Ian Happ:<\/strong> 0-for-3, 3 Ks (30-game on-base streak ENDED!)<\/li>\n
  • Jameson Taillon:<\/strong> 5.1 IP, 1 ER (pitched well, no run support)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Recent Struggles:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Shut out in back-to-back games<\/strong> (0 runs in last 18 innings!)<\/li>\n
    • Lost series 2-1 to Rangers (after winning Game 1 6-4)<\/li>\n
    • Still 27-14 (13 games over .500!)<\/li>\n
    • 0-for-13 with RISP<\/strong> in the two shutout losses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key Stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 51 home runs<\/strong> (4th in NL!)<\/li>\n
      • .261 batting average<\/strong> (4th in MLB)<\/li>\n
      • 5.4 runs per game<\/strong> (2nd in MLB!)<\/li>\n
      • But 0 runs in last 18 innings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Colin Rea Tonight:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • 4-1, 4.03 ERA<\/strong> this season<\/li>\n
        • Trying to bounce back from the offensive shutouts<\/li>\n
        • Facing the Braves’ best ERA in baseball (3.16!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          We got shut out twice but we’re still 27-14! Bounce back in Atlanta!<\/p>\n

          Atlanta Braves: 28-13, Best ERA in Baseball!<\/h2>\n

          The Braves are 28\u201313 with the BEST ERA in baseball at 3.16!<\/strong> They’re on a THREE-game win streak<\/strong> and are the best team in the NL East.<\/p>\n

          Braves Dominance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • 28-13 record<\/strong> (.683 winning percentage!)<\/li>\n
          • BEST ERA in baseball: 3.16<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • 12-6 at home<\/strong> (dominant at Truist Park!)<\/li>\n
          • THREE-game win streak<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • 8-2 in last 10 games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Grant Holmes Starting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • 2-1, 4.34 ERA<\/strong> this season<\/li>\n
            • 1.31 WHIP<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Facing our cold offense (0 runs in 18 innings!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Braves Key Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Matt Olson:<\/strong> 14 HRs, 36 RBIs (leading the team!)<\/li>\n
              • .276 batting average<\/strong> (BEST in MLB!)<\/li>\n
              • 5.9 runs per game<\/strong> (BEST in MLB!)<\/li>\n
              • 50 home runs<\/strong> (2nd in MLB!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                What We’re Facing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Best ERA in baseball (3.16!)<\/li>\n
                • Most runs per game (5.9!)<\/li>\n
                • Playing at Truist Park (12-6 at home!)<\/li>\n
                • We haven’t scored in 18 innings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  The Braves are the BEST team we’ve faced all season. Elite pitching, elite offense, playing at home!<\/p>\n

                  Key Matchups at Truist Park<\/h2>\n

                  Colin Rea (4-1, 4.03 ERA) vs Braves Lineup<\/strong>
                  \nThe Braves score 5.9 runs per game (BEST in MLB!). Rea needs to keep them down at Truist Park!<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Offense (5.4 RPG) vs Grant Holmes (4.34 ERA)<\/strong>
                  \nWe’ve been shut out in back-to-back games (0 runs in 18 innings!). ATTACK Holmes and get back on track!<\/p>\n

                  End the Scoring Drought<\/strong>
                  \nWe haven’t scored in 18 innings. The Braves have the best ERA in baseball. BREAK THROUGH tonight!<\/p>\n

                  Marquee Matchup<\/strong>
                  \n27-14 vs 28-13. Two of the best teams in baseball. First place in NL Central vs first place in NL East!<\/p>\n

                  What the Cubs Need at Truist Park<\/h2>\n

                  Colin Rea Keeps Them Down<\/strong>
                  \nThe Braves score 5.9 runs per game (BEST in MLB!). Rea needs to give us 6 quality innings and keep us in the game.<\/p>\n

                  OFFENSE WAKES UP<\/strong>
                  \nWe’ve been shut out in back-to-back games. 0 runs in 18 innings. TIME TO SCORE!<\/p>\n

                  Nico Hoerner and Michael Conforto Lead<\/strong>
                  \nHoerner had 2 hits Sunday. Conforto is hitting .364. We need our top guys to produce!<\/p>\n

                  Bounce Back from Shutouts<\/strong>
                  \nLost the series to the Rangers. Got shut out twice. Fresh start in Atlanta against the best team in the NL East!<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Fan Prediction: We End the Scoring Drought!<\/h2>\n

                  Final Score: Cubs 5, Braves 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Colin Rea battles\u20146 innings, 4 runs. The Braves score but Rea keeps us in it.<\/p>\n

                  Our offense FINALLY breaks through! Michael Conforto drives in runs. Seiya Suzuki contributes. We score 5 against the Braves’ elite pitching!<\/p>\n

                  The Braves score 4 but we END THE SCORING DROUGHT and win at Truist Park!<\/p>\n

                  One-run win. We’re 28\u201314, FOURTEEN GAMES OVER .500<\/strong>. We bounce back from the shutouts!<\/p>\n

                  Why the Series Opener Matters<\/h2>\n

                  We’re 27\u201314 after getting SHUT OUT for the second straight game (6\u20130, 3\u20130). Ian Happ’s 30-game on-base streak ENDED. We lost the series 2-1 to the Rangers. The Braves are 28\u201313 with the BEST ERA in baseball (3.16!) and score the most runs (5.9 per game!).<\/p>\n

                  Win tonight and we’re 28\u201314. END THE SCORING DROUGHT and beat the best team in the NL East at their park!<\/p>\n

                  Can we end the shutout streak? Will our offense wake up? Can we beat the Braves’ elite pitching?<\/p>\n

                  We went 78\u201384 last year. Going 28\u201314 and bouncing back from shutouts would show resilience!<\/p>\n

                  Go Cubs Go. End the scoring drought in Atlanta!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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