The Atlanta Braves open a three-game weekend series at home Friday night as the Arizona Diamondbacks come to town for a National League matchup.
Atlanta enters the series with a 73-48 record and has been especially strong at home this season, posting a 41-21 mark. Arizona comes into Friday’s opener at 64-58 overall and 28-31 on the road.
The Braves will look to take advantage of their home-field success and get the weekend started with a victory as the regular season moves deeper into August. For Arizona, the series provides an opportunity to pick up important road wins against one of the National League’s top teams.
First pitch for Game 1 of the three-game set is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Friday.
WFLI The Big One will have all the action, with airtime set for 6 p.m. ahead of the 7:15 p.m. first pitch.