Lineup, how to watch the Atlanta Braves attempt to secure National League home field against the Chicago Cubs

The Atlanta Braves are one win away from ensuring the National League's path to the World Series runs through Truist Park.

And tonight's their first chance to make that a reality.

But Chicago's not going to make it easy - they're fighting for their playoff lives, holding a slim half-game lead over the Miami Marlins for the final wild card spot in the NL. They're sending Jameson Taillon to the mound tonight, while Atlanta counters with Darius Vines.

Lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, September 27th

Here's how Atlanta will line up for the contest:

Another day of work at @TruistPark! #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/FqFxR1qCQ0
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 27, 2023

Atlanta's going with the usual suspects on this one, but in the new order - Michael Harris II is batting 6th, while Sean Murphy gets a 2nd consecutive start and bats 7th. Eddie Rosario and Orlando Arcia fill out the bottom of the order, batting 8th and 9th.

Pitching Matchup for the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, September 27th

Starting for the Braves is Darius Vines. The 25 year-old is 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA in his fur appearances (one start) this season, striking out nine in his 14.1 innings. He had a memorable debut against the Rockies, becoming the first opposing pitcher to debut in Coors Field and pitch at least six innings with two runs or less. He allowed only four hits and walk, striking out five, as he picked up the win. He's work as a bulk man ever since, with three appearances out of the bullpen. No current Rockies player has ever faced him in the majors.

Opposing Atlanta is Jameson Taillon. The 2023 free agent signing has struggled in his initial year with the Cubs, going 8-10 with a 5.05 ERA in his 28 starts on the year with 134 strikeouts in his 144.1 innings. But he's kept a lower walk rate, at only 2.4 BB/9, and two of his four starts in September have been scoreless outings of six innings, coming against Colorado and Arizona and lowering his season ERA by almost half a run. Can he keep it going against Atlanta, who he has yet to face this season but has traditionally excelled against in his career? He's 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two career starts against the Braves, although several Atlanta players (Ronald Acuña Jr, Sean Murphy, and Matt Olson) have taken him deep in small sample sizes.

How to Watch the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, September 27th

Tonight's first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 PM ETon Bally Sports South and nationally on MLB.TV. The radio call is available in the Atlanta metro area on 680 The Fan and across the Southeast on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.

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