The Atlanta Braves have lost three in a row and had better get back on track soon because the Philadelphia Phillies are breathing down their necks for the NL East lead. That should happen tonight when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates at SunTrust Park. Kevin Gausman will get the nod for Atlanta and since being acquired from the Baltimore Orioles, he’s been spectacular. Gausman is 4-1, with a stingy ERA of 1.69, and a WHIP of only 0.88. That can’t be said for Chris Archer who will tap the rubber for Pittsburgh. Since joining the Pirates from Tampa, Archer is a disappointing 1-2, with an elevated 6.45 ERA, and a 1.75 WHIP. The Bucs are 5-12 in their last 17 overall and 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
TONIGHT’S PICK: ATLANTA BRAVES