The Atlanta Braves play against the Chicago Cubs tonight at 6:40 p.m. CT on Bally Sports South and TBS. Fans can watch tonight’s MLB game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream.

The Braves enter this matchup on a cold streak, as they have lost four of their last five games. This stretch of losses has pushed their record to 27-17, which is five games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East. So, Atlanta must win this series to stay afloat in the divisional race.

In three of their recent losses, the Braves have been unable to score multiple runs. So, it is imperative for their offense to perform better against the Cubs this week. Atlanta’s offensive success will start with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who hit his 14th home run last night and leads the team with a .327 batting average. However, Ozuna cannot solely carry the Braves offense tonight. The power hitter will also need some help from the bats of second baseman Ozzie Albies and right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

Albies is entering tonight’s game with a seven game hitting streak, as he boasts a .275 batting average this season. Meanwhile, Acuña Jr. was 5-15 against the Padres during their last series, which helped him end his hitting woes. So, both of these players will be key for the Braves to succeed in Chicago tonight.

The Cubs enter tonight’s game with a 26-22 record and are within 1.5 games of first place in the National League Central. Similar to the Braves, the Cubs have been struggling to win consistently over the past week. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games, and they lost three out of four against the Pittsburgh Pirates this past weekend. So, they are looking to turn things around at home in the series opener.

Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel will be a key player to watch, as he leads the team with nine home runs and 33 RBI. Although his batting average is only .216 this season, he is capable of turning games around with his power.

Fans can watch tonight’s MLB game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream.