MLB Underdog of the Month

The Braves have won five straight while Pittsburgh has dropped seven in a row and 9-of-10. In their last five games Atlanta has a slugging percentage edge of .494 to .363. their last seven games Atlanta batting average and OBP of .295 and .344 to just .225 and .276 for the chalk. In 17 starts Alex Wood is sporting ERA and WHIP of 2.84 and 1.170.

Braves are 20-7 in their last 27 when their opponent allowed five runs or more in their previous game. Atlanta has won five straight in the series.