The Braves and Cubs began a series at Wrigley Field on Monday, September 14. Reynaldo Lopez got the start for Atlanta in the opener. First pitch was set for 6:40 p.m. Central Time. The game continued a September gauntlet for the Braves.
MLB and team sites shared game notes for the matchup. Betting outlets offered odds and predictions for the game. Fox Sports tracked live scoring for the contest. Cubs coverage said the team caught a break in the pitching matchup in a rough patch. The pitching matchup took center stage before the opener. The game looked like another big test for Atlanta.