The Chicago White Sox need to get off to a hot start if they want to have their season but facing the Atlanta Braves is a daunting task. Chicago is 38-54 and 17-29 on the road. Michael Kopech will get the start for the Sox. He is 3-7 this season with a 4.08 ERA. He has pitched well over his last five starts with nothing to show for it. He has posted a 2.06 ERA over his last 5 but is 0-2. On the road this season, he is 2-3 with a 4.10 ERA. The Braves will look to improve on the best record in baseball by sending Charlie Morton to the mound. He is 9-6 with a 3.43 ERA this season. He has been outstanding over his last five, going 4-0 with a 2.28 ERA. He is 4-3 with a 4.12 ERA at home. Not only are the Braves the best team in baseball, their offense is arguably the best in baseball also. Kopech said he was tired before the break so maybe the rest will sort out his command issues. Morton has been a solid pitcher but has pitched really well over his last five starts. I don't have a lot of faith in the Sox in the second half and look for the Braves to come away with an easy win here.



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