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TBD; Braves: Spencer Strider (3-7, 3.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the New York Yankees on Friday to begin a three-game series. Atlanta has a 24-22 record at home and a 42-53 record overall.

Mets: Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, seven strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Cincinnati Reds to open a three-game series. New York has a 55-42 record overall and a 33-14 record in home games.