The Atlanta Braves were off on Thursday night and will return to action over the weekend with an NL East set in Miami versus the Marlins. Kyle Wright is slated to be starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s opener, while Pablo Lopez will head to the mound for Miami. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm at Marlins Park. The game will be broadcast on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM. Air time is 5:55 pm from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.
The Braves aim to snap a three-game losing skid tonight. Their record stands at 11-9 so far in this 60-game season. They are one game behind the Marlins in the National League East standings. Miami is 8-4.