The Atlanta Braves host a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks beginning Tuesday and before the season this is the type of series that needs to be won.
There are only a few teams in the National League who aren’t expected to at least be competitive and the Diamondbacks are one of them.
Arizona is off to a 7-9 start in a division that is top-heavy with the Dodgers and Rockies (if the Rox can get moving, that is) and perhaps the Padres.
The Snakes have dropped four of their last six games, including three of four to San Diego.