Five quick things to know about the Braves on Friday:
- Another start for Soroka: Braves righthander Mike Soroka (6-1) looks to continue his winning ways as Braves begin three-game series against the Miami Marlins (7:10 p.m., Fox Sports South).
- Pitching matchups: Here are the probable starters for Saturday and Sunday -- Julio Teheran (3-4, 3.28) vs. Trevor Richards (3-5, 3.53), 4:10 p.m., Fox Sports South; Max Fried (7-3, 3.68) vs. Pablo López (4-5, 4.52), 1:10 p.m., Fox Sports South.
- Looking to bounce back: The Braves lost two of three against the Pirates this week, their first 3-game series loss since being swept by the Dodgers May 6-8 in Los Angeles.
- Braves add lefthanded starter: Team has reached an agreement to sign veteran Dallas Keuchel, who is scheduled to start Saturday for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.
- Today in Braves history: Fred McGriff had three hits, including a home run, and five RBI as the Braves routed the Padres 12-3 on June 7, 1994.
