Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves 4/26/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Chicago Cubs (7-9) will be stealing bases against the Atlanta Braves (7-10) in the NL Inter-Division three-game competition at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 7:20 PM ET.

Chicago comes into this inter-division duel facing the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night after losing four games in a row including their first two installments of a series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend.

The Cubs are in 4th place at 7-9 in the National League Central Division with a .438 team percentage and 3 contests behind first place after gaining 84 runs while losing 65 for a +19 run difference on the season.

In the end-game of a series, LF/CF Ian Happ earned a one-run score on one hit with two free bases and an RBI versus the Pirates while starter Justin Steele allowed 4 hits, 3 earned runs, and 4 bases on balls with 2 strikeouts in pitching for 3.0 innings in the losing effort.

RF Seiya Suzuki is the top hitter for Chicago with 4 home runs, 13 RBIs, and a batting average of .354 while gaining an on-base percentage of .492 and a slugging rate of 68.8%. Starter Keegan Thompson led the Cubs in two victories with an ERA of 0.00 while striking out 14 hitters on the year.

Chicago will be appointing right-hander Marcus Stroman to get the ball in the opening match of a series versus Atlanta on Tuesday evening. Stroman marked a 0-2 record with an ERA at 8.78 and a WHIP of 1.65 while striking out 14 batters in his MLB starts this season.

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Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves Predictions 4/26/2022

The Atlanta Braves will try to get back after giving away their last two contests to the Miami Marlins and losing the series at 1-2 over the weekend. The Braves will face the Cubs in the first installment of a three-game set on Tuesday.

Atlanta dropped to 3rd place at 7-10 in the National League East Division with a team percentage at .412 and 5 outings behind first place after collecting 68 runs while giving away 82 for a run difference of -14 on the year.

3B Austin Riley scored one run on three base hits with two RBIs for the Braves while Bryce Elder gave up 5 hits, 2 earned runs, and 6 free bases with 4 strikeouts in pitching for 4.2 innings in the loss.

2B Ozzie Albies topped all Atlanta batters with 6 home runs and 11 RBIs while posting a batting average of .242. SP Kyle Wright recorded a 1.06 ERA with 26 strikeouts in leading the Braves in two wins this season.

Southpaw starter Max Fried will be climbing up the hill to start for Atlanta in the opening game of a series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Fried posted a 1-2 record with 3.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP while striking out 17 hitters in his career start in the majors.

Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves. The MLB Pick for this contest is Atlanta -196. The Braves dominated the Cubs after beating the latter in four of their last five overall and Chicago lost six of their last seven games played in Atlanta.

Max Fried will take control of the mound for the Braves with a 3.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in his career start to the season. Prediction: The Atlanta Braves will win at 5-2.

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