Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Rea enters with a 5.70 road ERA; Holmes owns a 4.54 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Rea arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 42% | 93.8 |
| Changeup | 18% | 87.7 |
| Slider | 11% | 86.2 |
| Sweeper | 9% | 82.9 |
| Sinker | 8% | 92.5 |
| Cutter | 6% | 87.2 |
| Curveball | 6% | 80.1 |
Holmes arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Slider | 36% | 85.4 |
| Four-seam | 28% | 94.2 |
| Sinker | 12% | 93.2 |
| Cutter | 8% | 92.1 |
| Curveball | 8% | 82.9 |
| Changeup | 7% | 89.3 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.757OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.730OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
CHC·
ATL+4861st
Run differential
+38110th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Cubs?+
Colin Rea is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Braves?+
Grant Holmes is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:15 PM ET at Truist Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Colin Rea is at 45; Grant Holmes is at 49. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.