Braves @ Pirates

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(48-56) vs. (40-66)

8/1 Game 1: John Smoltz (8-5, 3.55 ERA) vs. Ian Snell (9-6, 4.63 ERA)
8/2 Game 2: Horacio Ramirez (5-4, 4.52 ERA) vs. Paul Maholm (4-9, 4.96 ERA)
8/3 Game 3: Tim Hudson (8-9, 5.25 ERA) vs. Kip Wells (1-5, 6.69 ERA)

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So far so good for the sweep. After the disappointing series with the Mets, the Braves are looking for another good road trip.

Game 3 Matchup
RHP Tim Hudson (8-9, 5.25 ERA)
Hudson is 2-2 with a 3.18 ERA in four career starts against the Pirates.

RHP Shawn Chacon (5-3, 7.00 ERA)
Chacon is 0-3 with a 5.54 ERA in six career appearances (four starts) against the Braves.

Player to watch
Marcus Giles recorded four doubles in the previous three games and has hit safely in 21 of his past 23 games.