Overview
- Friday’s series opener at Progressive Field matches Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep (2–0, 1.54 ERA) against Guardians lefty Joey Cantillo (3–2, 4.11 ERA).
- Cleveland holds a 63-57 record, sits second in the AL Central and is on the cusp of a wild-card spot after winning seven of its last ten games.
- Atlanta’s 53-68 mark includes a 23-38 road record, though its offense has improved since the All-Star break behind Matt Olson and Michael Harris II.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. traveled to Cleveland ahead of the team and could rejoin the Braves’ outfield this weekend, although his activation remains unconfirmed.
- The three-game series will air on FanDuel Sports Network South and Southeast, MLB Network out-of-market, Braves Radio Network and stream on MLB.tv with regional blackout restrictions.