Kevin Gausman Faces Former Team as Cubs Host Braves

Right-hander Kevin Gausman takes the ball for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night against his former club, the Atlanta Braves, at Wrigley Field. Acquired by the Cubs prior to the trade deadline, Gausman carries a 9-12 record alongside a 4.60 ERA into the matchup. He opposes Atlanta southpaw Martín Pérez in the second game of the series as Chicago seeks to build on its 7-3 series-opening victory over the Braves.