The Braves open a three-game series against the Reds with games Monday (7:20 p.m.), Tuesday (7:20 p.m.) and Wednesday (12:20 p.m.) at Truist Park

The Reds enter at 47-53, last in the National League Central, 10.5 games behind the Brewers. The Reds have lost four straight, including a three-game sweep at the Nationals after the All-Star break.

The Braves enter 54-44, second in the National League East, 8.5 games behind the Phillies. The Braves dropped two of three games at home to the Cardinals coming out of the All-Star break.

The pitching matchups will be Reynaldo Lopez (7-3, 1.88) vs. Hunter Green (6-4, 3.34) on Monday, Chris Sale (13-3, 2.70) vs. TBD on Tuesday and TBD vs. Frankie Montas (4-8, 4.85) on Wednesday.

AJC reporter Gabriel Burns breaks down the series.

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