After another tough loss Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves will try to avoid a sweep Wednesday when they wrap up a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics. The Braves are 32-23 and currently hold a four-game lead in the NL East over the Marlins and Mets. The A’s are 12-45 and secured their second series win of the season with Tuesday’s win. Jared Shuster will get the start for the Braves while the A’s will go with right-hander James Kaprielian.
For the Braves Wednesday, Sean Murphy gets the day off after catching the first two games of the series.