The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back in action this weekend with a three-game National League East set in New York versus the Mets. Charlie Morton will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s series opener, while Jose Quintana will be on the mound for New York. The first pitch is slated for 7:10 pm. Tune into play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network locally on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM; airtime is 5:55 pm.
The Braves enter this weekend’s series in second place of the division with a record of 22-12 after sweeping a two-game set at Truist Park with the Boston Red Sox earlier in the week. The Mets are in third place with a record of 18-18.
