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The Chicago Cubs (27-14) begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (28-13) with a Tuesday matchup at Truist Park. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m. ET.
Cubs vs. Braves: May 12, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
- TV: TBS, BravesVsn, and MARQ
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
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Cubs vs. Braves Starting Pitchers
| Braves: Grant Holmes (RHP) | Cubs: Colin Rea (RHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 5 |
| 2-1 | W-L | 4-1 |
| 4.34 | ERA | 4.03 |
| 5.1 | IP/Start | 5.0 |
| 1.313 | WHIP | 1.368 |
| 7.0 | K/9 | 8.3 |
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Cubs vs. Braves Team Stats
- The Braves average 1.4 home runs per game to rank second in MLB action with 57 total home runs.
- The Cubs have hit 51 homers this season, which ranks sixth in the big leagues.
- Atlanta has an MLB-leading .270 batting average.
- Chicago's .252 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking fifth in MLB.
- The Braves score the most runs in baseball (228 total, 5.6 per game).
- The Cubs have scored the fourth-most runs in the league this season with 215.
Hitters To Watch In Cubs vs. Braves
Braves
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 41 | .296 | .377 | .654 | 14 | 36 | 47 |
| Drake Baldwin | 41 | .297 | .383 | .509 | 10 | 32 | 49 |
| Ozzie Albies | 41 | .306 | .356 | .506 | 8 | 25 | 49 |
| Michael Harris II | 38 | .313 | .341 | .516 | 7 | 23 | 40 |
| Mauricio Dubon | 39 | .271 | .331 | .410 | 2 | 23 | 39 |
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Cubs
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 40 | .278 | .351 | .426 | 4 | 28 | 45 |
| Ian Happ | 39 | .233 | .367 | .473 | 9 | 18 | 34 |
| Dansby Swanson | 40 | .201 | .313 | .373 | 6 | 25 | 27 |
| Michael Busch | 40 | .238 | .349 | .367 | 3 | 23 | 35 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 41 | .245 | .313 | .384 | 4 | 17 | 37 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Braves Games
- May 12: vs. Cubs, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 13: vs. Cubs, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 14: vs. Cubs, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 15: vs. Red Sox, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 16: vs. Red Sox, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 17: vs. Red Sox, 1:35 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Cubs Games
- May 12: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 13: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 14: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 15: at White Sox, 7:40 p.m. ET
- May 16: at White Sox, 7:10 p.m. ET
- May 17: at White Sox, 2:10 p.m. ET