Luis Severino (1-2, 2.74 ERA) makes his first interleague start against fellow rookie Matt Wisler (5-4, 5.43 ERA). Severino is coming off his first Major League win against the Indians, holding them to one run on three hits through six innings.
Wisler has given up eight homers in his five August starts, four of which came in his last outing against the Cubs. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings giving up seven runs and walking three. He has a 9.13 ERA in August.
Tidbits:
The Braves have lost 32 of their past 44 games.
Batters are hitting just .202 against Severino.
Brian McCann has hit as many homers at Turner Field as the current Atlanta roster combined.
7:10 pm on Fox Sports One.
