The Cubs and Braves are set to clash on May 13 in what promises to be a thrilling matchup between two of baseball's elite teams. The Braves (29-13) took the series opener 5-2, extending their winning streak to three games, while the Cubs (27-15) are looking to snap a three-game skid after a dominant 10-game winning streak.

Despite their recent struggles, the Cubs still hold a 2.5-game lead in the NL Central. However, Chicago's offense has gone ice-cold, scoring just two runs total during the losing streak while being outscored 14-2. The good news for Cubs fans is that Shota Imanaga takes the mound—Chicago has won four of his last five starts, including the past two.

On the other side, the Braves are riding high with three straight wins, though they've yet to string together four or more victories this season. Atlanta has outscored opponents 19-6 during this stretch and sits 9.0 games ahead in the NL East with the best record in baseball.

Wednesday's pitching matchup features Imanaga (4-2, 2.28 ERA, 0.93 WHIP over 47.1 innings) against JR Ritchie (1-0, 3.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP over 17.1 innings). Imanaga has been electric with 53 strikeouts and just 13 walks, while Ritchie will look to build on his solid start to the season.

Key players to watch include the Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, who is hitting .284 with 29 hits and 53 total bases, and Dansby Swanson, who is struggling at .197 with 33 strikeouts. For the Braves, Michael Harris II has been a standout, batting .311 with 41 hits and 67 total bases.

With the moneyline favoring the Cubs at -136 and the Braves at +113, this game is shaping up to be a tight contest. Whether you're a fan of the long ball or a pitching duel, this matchup has all the ingredients for a memorable night of baseball.