The Braves and Cubs opened their series at Wrigley Field on Monday, September 14. Reynaldo Lopez took the mound for Atlanta in the opener. First pitch was scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Central Time. The game extended a September gauntlet for the Braves.
MLB and team sites shared previews for the matchup. Betting outlets offered odds and predictions for the game. Fox Sports tracked live scoring for the contest. Cubs coverage said the team got a favorable look in the pitching matchup during a difficult series. The pitching matchup took center stage before the opener. The game figured to be another big test for Atlanta.