Pitching Probables:
Kris Medlen (ATL) 1-4, 3.38 ERA
Homer Bailey (CIN) 1-3, 3.38 ERA
Tonight's Starting Lineups (7:10 pm ET, SportSouth/MLB Network)
Braves (career vs. Bailey):
Andrelton Simmons - SS (N/A)
BJ Upton - CF (N/A)
Justin Upton - RF (N/A)
Freddie Freeman - 1B (1-6)
Evan Gattis - LF (N/A)
Brian McCann - C (0-4, 2 BB, K)
Dan Uggla - 2B (2-13, 3 BB, 2 K)
Juan Francisco - 3B (0-2, 2 K)
Kris Medlen - P (N/A)
Reds (career vs. Medlen):
Shin-Soo Choo - CF (N/A)
Zack Cozart - SS (1-2)
Joey Votto - 1B (2-3, 2B, RBI)
Brandon Phillips - 2B (1-3)
Jay Bruce - RF (0-3, 3 K)
Xavier Paul - LF (N/A)
Jack Hannahan - 3B (N/A)
Corky Miller - C (N/A)
Homer Bailey - P (N/A)
Preview:
Homer Bailey gets the start in hopes to continue his dominance in night games this season. Bailey (1-3, 3.38 ERA) enters play tonight as the National League's best night game pitcher, posting a 0.43 ERA in three starts under the lights. With the exception of two starts, Bailey has been impressive, turning in four quality starts in his last six. But in his last start against the Cardinals, Bailey struggled allowing four runs on nine hits, walked a batter, and struck out three over 5 1/3 innings as he took the loss, 4-2. Bailey has had success against the Braves in his career, going 2-0 with a 2.41 ERA in three starts.
Kris Medlen (1-4, 3.38 ERA) opposes Bailey tonight as he looks to snap his three-start losing streak. Despite not being as dominant as he was last season, he has still been impressive. In his last start against Medlen, he pitched solidly, allowing three runs on seven hits, walked three, and struck out eight over seven innings as he took the loss to the Nats, 4-1. Medlen's win-loss record does not reflect how well he has been pitching, despite having mechanical issues in his delivery. Lack of run support has also been an issue when Medlen has pitched. In his six starts, Braves have scored only 16 runs. Hopefully, the Braves can give Medlen the same amount of run support as they did for Paul Maholm last night.
Welcome back, B-Mac:
Brian McCann was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Monday and made his season debut, going 0-for-4 with a walk.
McCann is a career .318 hitter at Great American Ball Park. His 10 home runs he's hit at the ballpark is the second-most home runs he's hit at any road ballpark (Citizens Bank Park, 11 home runs).
Juan Francisco back in lineup:
Juan Francisco was listed as day-to-day after leaving Friday's game against the Mets with a mild right ankle sprain. Francisco's ankle feels better and will start at 3B tonight and hit 8th in the lineup.
Side note:
Chris Johnson (.323 avg) will not be in the lineup tonight. He has 9 multi-hit games in his last 17, but is hitless (0-for-9) in his career against Bailey.
Braves closer Craig Kimbrel notched his 10th save last night and is one away from his 100th save of his career.
Special shoutout to the Alpharetta girl's golf team for making state for the first time ever!
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