Atlanta at Chicago

The Chicago Cubs had a dreadful start to their season getting out of the gate at just 3-11 through their first 14 games. They have certainly done a much better job since as they are above .500 over their last 17 games. The Braves bullpen is shot as they have allowed 55 runs in their last nine games at over six per contest which means the pen is overworked. Paul Maholm was part of the Cubs struggles early on but he has pitched three straight gems, allowing just one run in each of them and has found the groove. Tim Hudson did not make his debut until the close of April and the early returns are not good as he has posted a 6.55 ERA and his last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record show a painful 3-8 mark. Play on Chicago.