First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Rate Field (Guaranteed Rate Field), Chicago, Illinois (hitter-friendly dimensions that boost home runs, especially to left field; capacity ~40,000).
This is a makeup game from a June 11 rainout.
The Braves lead the NL East, while the White Sox sit atop the AL Central in a competitive division race. Both clubs feature strong offenses with identical 167 home runs entering the day.
Probable Starting Pitchers
ATL: RHP Grant Holmes (7-5, 3.82 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 117.2 IP, 97 K, 51 BB, 19 HR). Solid mid-rotation arm with a mix of fastball/slider; recent form includes strong scoreless outings mixed with occasional rough patches (e.g., vs. Arizona).
CWS: LHP Anthony Kay (9-5, 4.01 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 121.1 IP, 98 K, 44 BB, 16 HR). Steady lefty with better win total; has posted solid recent stretches but carries a higher expected ERA in some advanced metrics.
Holmes holds a slight edge in ERA, though both are comparable mid-tier starters.
Current Rosters & Key Contributors
Braves key active pieces: Matt Olson (1B, ~36 HR, team leader in power/RBI), Michael Harris II (CF, ~.291 AVG), Ozzie Albies (2B), Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF), Austin Riley (3B), Drake Baldwin (C/DH), Mauricio Dubón (SS/utility), Lane Thomas (OF). Pitching depth includes Chris Sale (ace), Bryce Elder, and Martín Pérez.
White Sox key active pieces: Munetaka Murakami (1B, ~29 HR), Miguel Vargas (3B, strong RBI production), Chase Meidroth (2B, ~.275 AVG), Colson Montgomery (SS), Andrew Benintendi (DH/OF), Braden Montgomery (OF), Tristan Peters (CF). Rotation features Sean Burke and others; bullpen has solid pieces despite injuries.
Injury Reports
Braves: Joe Jiménez (RP, 60-day IL, eligible ~Aug 20); Reynaldo López (15-day IL, knee, ~Aug 22); Robert Suárez (RP, 15-day IL, elbow, ~Sep 8); Spencer Strider (SP, 60-day IL, elbow, ~Sep 11); Spencer Schwellenbach (SP, 60-day IL, ~Sep 22). Sean Murphy (C) has been on longer IL with finger issues in some reports.
White Sox: Drew Thorpe (SP, 60-day IL, ~Aug 21); Chris Murphy (RP, 15-day IL, ~Aug 22); Ky Bush (SP, 60-day IL, ~Aug 22); Davis Martin (SP, 15-day IL, finger blister, ~Aug 29); Jordan Leasure (RP, 60-day IL, ~Aug 29). Additional depth pieces on IL.
Weather Forecast
Daytime game with highs in the upper 70s°F (around 74–78°F), mostly sunny to clear skies. Low chance of precipitation (near 0%), northeast winds 5–10 mph. Comfortable conditions with moderate humidity; minimal expected impact.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups & Recent Team Forms
Holmes (RHP) vs. White Sox (Murakami, Vargas, Meidroth, Benintendi, Montgomerys): Holmes’ slider can generate swings-and-misses against left-heavy or power lineups; White Sox rank well against righties in spots.
Kay (LHP) vs. Braves (Olson, Harris II, Albies, Acuña, Riley, Baldwin): Braves have performed solidly vs. lefties (strong wOBA rankings); Olson and Harris II pose power threats in this park.
Recent form: Braves ~1-4 or 4-6 in last 10 (L3 streak after series loss to Twins; still elite overall pitching). White Sox ~3-2 or 6-4 in last 10 (recent win over Cubs, strong home record 37-24). Both score ~4.8 runs per game.
Series History & Betting Trends
This is a makeup game from a rain-postponed June series (White Sox took the first two games of that set). Limited 2026 head-to-head sample favors competitive, moderate-scoring affairs. Braves perform well as road favorites; White Sox strong at home. Totals often land near 8.5 given both offenses.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves – 110
Chicago White Sox 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 19, 2026
