Where: SunTrust Park. Atlanta
First pitch: 7:35 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN2/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Alex Cobb (2-9, 7.14 ERA) vs. Braves LHP Sean Newcomb (8-2, 2.70 ERA)
What to watch
1. Surprise of the season. The Orioles open a weekend series against former teammate Nick Markakis and the upstart Atlanta Braves, one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season. The Braves have won six of eight to open a three-game lead over the Nationals in the National League East with the midway point fast approaching.