The Cubs broke two streaks in their surprise 1-0 win on Friday; their own very lengthy losing streak and the Braves’ even longer win streak. Left-hander Justin Steele (4.33 ERA) tries for two straight Cubs win, and if he continues as he has pitched in June, it could happen. He has had a pair of 7 inning, 1 run outings lately after some rough starts in the end of May.

He faces right-hander, Kyle Wright (7-3, 2.57 ERA) who has been a very effective starter for the Braves this year. Wright has given up 2, 3, and 0 runs in his last 3 starts, with a total of 22 innings pitched. He is a strikeout master this year, with 80 to date.

With the exception of Friday, the Cubs’ pitching has been profoundly bad. Steele has been better than anyone else, but turning things over to the bullpen has been fraught lately. The Braves, again with the exception of Friday, have been tearing it up on offense, and have an exceptionally good relief corps at the moment. It woulddn't surprise me if Steele matches up well with Wright, but sooner or later the game will have to go to the relievers. Take Atlanta to win outright.