Cincinnati at Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves will host the Cincinnati Reds tonight in the opener of a four-game series. The Reds are 18-17 on the season but coming off a disappointing homestand where they went 3-4 vs. the Cardinals and Nationals. This will be Game 1 of a 7-game road trip. The Braves are just 15-18 on the season but are playing their best baseball at 10-5 in their last 15 games. Remember, this team got a dreadful start at a woeful 5-13. The Braves' pitching staff has held 10 of the 15 opponents to four or fewer runs. I see no reason to expect this one to get away from them in a home series opener. Make the play on Atlanta.