Atlanta Braves vs Chicago White Sox Preview

Source: Yardbarker.com

The Atlanta Braves begin a series tonight against the Chicago White Sox. The Sox after struggling most of the season have been playing a lot better of late and have won six games in a row to get to the .500 mark on the season with a 34-34 record.

The Braves are coming off of a sweep of the Kansas City Royals and have won five games in a row themselves. The Braves currently have a two and a half game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East.

Pitching Matchups

6/22 Tommy Hanson (7-3) vs John Danks (6-5)

6/23 Tim Hudson (7-2) vs Mark Buehrle (5-6)

6/24 Derek Lowe (9-5) vs Gavin Floyd (2-7)

National League East Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	ATL	42	28	.600	—	W 5
2	NYM	39	30	.565	2.5	L 2
3	PHI	35	32	.522	5.5	L 2
4	FLA	33	36	.478	8.5	W 1
5	WSN	32	39	.451	10.5	W 1

American League Central Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	MIN	40	29	.580	—	W 2
2	DET	38	30	.559	1.5	W 1
3	CHW	34	34	.500	5.5	W 6
4	KCR	29	42	.408	12.0	L 4
5	CLE	26	42	.382	13.5	L 2

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