Atlanta at Oakland

Atlanta is tied with the Dodgers for the best record in National League. The Braves crushed the Phillies yesterday, 11-4, with an offense that is fourth in the majors in runs scored and on-base percentage, and second in slugging. The pitching is fourth in ERA (3.67). The Braves are 24-9 in interleague road games versus losing teams, along with a 15-6 run on the road. Oakland is 29th in runs scored, 27th in on-base percentage, and 28th in slugging, while the pitching is dead last in ERA (6.87) and in the bullpen (6.50). The Athletics bring up righty Paul Blackburn from Class-A Stockton and Triple-A Las Vegas where he had a 7.50 ERA in six starts. Oakland has lost 11 in a row after getting drilled at home by Houston, 11-1. with eight of those 11 defeats by more than one run. They've also lost 15 of the last 18 against Atlanta, including the last seven in this park. Play Atlanta.