Atlanta at Baltimore

The Atlanta Braves appear to be in good shape with a 3.5-game lead in the East over Philadelphia. The Braves will play nine of their remaining 13 games vs. teams below .500. The Braves will be looking to take care of business vs. one of those teams today, as they open a series in Baltimore. The quicker they clinch, the quicker than they can get their rotation in order for the playoffs. The Orioles were in striking distance of the playoffs, but they have lost five straight games, and that opportunity has pretty much passed. The Orioles can't be feeling too good about themselves right now, and the Braves are poised to close out the East quickly. Make the play on Atlanta.