Where: Chase Field, Phoenix, Ariz.
When: 3:40 p.m.
TV/Radio: SPSO/680, 93.7, 106.7
Probable starting pitchers: Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (3-2, 3.96) vs. RH Rubby De La Rosa (5-2, 2.56)
What's new: Freddie Freeman had hit three home runs in four games entering Tuesday night's game, this after hitting just five home runs in his first 47 games this season. After his home run in the series opener Monday night, Freeman's average against the Diamondbacks was up to .406 for his career (41-for-101), and he had 11 doubles, seven home runs and 28 RBIs in just 25 games against them. The numbers get even better at Chase Field where Freeman was batting .418 with four homers and 16 of those RBIs in 13 games. Andrelton Simmons took a 10-game hitting streak into Tuesday, one shy of his career-high 11-gamer May 25 – June 5, 2013. He was batting .405 (15-for-37) with a double and four RBIs over the 10 games. His three Monday hits helped the Braves break out to an 8-1 win in the series opener. He also helped turn the tide in the San Francisco series with a second inning RBI in the third game of a 2-2 split.
-Carroll Rogers
