Lineup, how to watch the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs as they battle for the series on Sunday afternoon

This one's for the series.

After the Braves and Cubs split the first two games of the series, we've got a pitching duel on deck for game three. Atlanta's sending reliable veteran Charlie Morton to the mound against Chicago's breakout arm of 2023, Justin Steele. Morton's been as reliable as ever, while Steele's having a career-best season at the age of 27 with his first All-Star nod, a MLB-leading 12 wins, and being tied with Spencer Strider for best winning percentage in baseball at .800.

Lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, August 6th

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

Series finale in Chicago!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/ZgfFRogLdI
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 6, 2023

There's a few changes for Atlanta in this game three. Travis d'Arnaud gets the start in place of Sean Murphy, batting 5th. Since Atlanta's facing a lefty, Kevin Pillar bats in the #8 spot and is the starter in left field in lieu of Eddie Rosario, with Orlando Arcia moving up to #7 in the order.

Pitching Matchup for the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 6th

Starting for Atlanta is Charlie Morton. The veteran is 10-9 with a 3.62 ERA in his 21 starts this season, striking out 128 in his 119.1 innings. He's faced the Cubs 17 times in his career, with a 4-6 record and 5.03 ERA. He's made three starts against Chicago since joining Atlanta, going 1-0 despite eight runs and eleven hits in his 14.2 innings. Many current Cubs have faced Morton in the past, with no one having taken him deep but several (Cody Bellinger - .375, 1 RBI; Nico Hoerner - .429; Yan Gomes - .273) having some modicum of success off of Morton.

Opposing Atlanta is lefty Justin Steele. 12-3 with a 2.65 ERA, he's struck out 106 in his 115.2 innings. He won his only career start against Atlanta, going 5 innings with five hits, two runs, and three walks to three strikeouts in a 6-3 Cubs win on June 18, 2022. Ronald Acuña Jr (1-2) and Michael Harris II (1-2) are the only current Braves to register hits off of Steele, as the other three hits were from now-departed members of the team (Adam Duvall, William Contreras, and Dansby Swanson).

How to Watch the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 6th

First pitch for tomorrow is set for 2:20 PM ET. Bally Sports Southeast will have the television broadcast and the game can be heard on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan or on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.

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