Rockies host the Braves to open 3-game series
Atlanta Braves (22-10, first in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (14-18, fourth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:40 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Grant Holmes (2-1, 3. 62 ERA, 1. 21 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Rockies: Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.
91 ERA, 1. 53 WHIP, nine strikeouts) LINE: Braves -198, Rockies +164; over/under is 11 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Colorado is 14-18 overall and 7-6 in home games.
The Rockies have the fourth-ranked team batting average in the NL at . 254. Atlanta has a 10-4 record in road games and a 22-10 record overall.
Braves pitchers have a collective 3. 15 ERA, which ranks second in the majors. Friday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.