Tuesday’s game: Braves vs. Giants

Probable starting pitchers: Braves RH Shelby Miller (5-8, 2.44) vs. RH Jake Peavy (2-4, 4.12)

What's new: If Miller doesn't win this game, he'll match Kenshin Kawakami (2010) for the longest winless streak by a starter in franchise history with 14 straight. He hasn't recorded a victory since coming one out shy of a no-hitter against the Marlins on May 17. The Braves were swept by the Giants at Turner Field last year and, entering this series, were just 3-7 against them since the start of 2014. The Braves have lost the last three times they faced Peavy, scoring just five earned runs in 21 innings. Peavy is 3-4 with a 3.79 ERA in nine career starts against the Braves. Nick Markakis is 6-for-18 (.333) against Peavy with a home run and two RBIs. He came into this homestand on a streak, having hit .316 (12-for-38) on the 10-game road trip.

- Carroll Rogers Walton