Braves at Cubs

After a stunning sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Atlanta Braves jumped to within 2 games back of the NL East leader. But, the Braves squandered that success, by losing 2 of 3 to the lowly Washington Nationals (24-55) in D.C. The 39-42 Braves must now travel to Wrigley Field. Jair Jurrjens (6-6 2.73 ERA) takes the mound for an Atlanta squad that now finds themselves 4 games back of Philadelphia. In game 1, they will face Belleville, Illinois native Randy Wells. The 27 year old Chicago SP is 3-3 with a 2.43 ERA. First pitch is set for 7:05 eastern on the 4 letter network.