Pittsburgh at Atlanta

Pittsburgh is #27 in the league in runs scored and slugging, #26 in on-base percentage, while the pitching staff is #24 in ERA. The Pirates are 60-129 versus winning teams, and 32-72 against a lefty starter including 14-37 on the road versus southpaws. Winless J.T. Brubaker (4.70 ERA) is on the mound walking too many batters (24 in 51+ innings). Meanwhile, defending champion Atlanta is eighth in runs scored, No. 1 in slugging, while the pitching staff is #13 in team ERA. Max Fried (2.74 ERA) is throwing well with the Braves winning seven of his last 10 starts. Atlanta is riding a seven-game winning streak and has won eight of 11 against the Pirates, including 9-1 in this park. Play Atlanta.