I'm a fan of Braves rookie pitcher Mike Soroka. The Calgary native should be extra pumped pitching in Canada against the Blue Jays. Soroka has impressed during his first four big league starts with a 2.57 ERA.

The Blue Jays enter this series fat and happy after a surprising sweep of the Nationals. Despite that, Toronto is not a good team. The Blue Jays are five games below .500 while the Braves sport a 42-29 mark. Toronto only is a .500 team at home, while Atlanta is 21-16 on the road.

The Braves average a run higher when going against lefty starters and they draw southpaw Jamie Garcia here. The 31-year-old Garcia has had his career derailed by multiple injuries. He's now not much more than a borderline fifth starter. He's had just two quality outings during his last 11 starts. The Braves are familar with Garcia since he pitched for them last season compiling a 4-7 record and 4.30 ERA.

The Blue Jays are missing suspended closer Roberto Osuna leaving their bullpen vulnerable and also remain without injured third baseman Josh Donaldson, who was their most feared hitter.