Athletics at Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA (Interstat) — The Atlanta Braves look to continue their strong start and extend the Athletics’ early-season woes when the teams meet again Tuesday night at Truist Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with a game-time temperature near 68 degrees.

The Braves (3-1) opened the four-game series with a 4-0 victory Monday, handing its fourth straight loss to begin the season. Atlanta’s pitching has been a strength, allowing just one run over its three wins.

Right-hander Aaron Civale is slated to start for the Athletics (0-4). Civale will look to steady a struggling club that has been outscored 22-11 this season. A player to watch for is reliever J.T. Ginn, who delivered 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief in Sunday’s loss at Toronto.

Atlanta will counter with right-hander Didier Fuentes, who allowed one earned run over four innings in a tough-luck loss to Kansas City on Sunday. The Braves’ offense, which was held quiet for the first time this season in Monday’s win, will aim to provide him more support.

The Braves took two of three from the Royals to open the season before Monday’s shutout. was swept in a three-game series at Toronto prior to arriving in Atlanta.

Projections favor the home team. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 5-3 Braves victory, and its ELO rating system gives Atlanta a 59.1% probability to win.

Following Wednesday’s series finale, the Braves embark on a seven-game West Coast road trip, starting with four in Arizona. The Athletics continue a difficult opening road swing with a three-game series in Houston beginning Friday.