Strong pitching has helped the Atlanta Braves put together a strong stretch, while the Los Angeles Dodgers have been woeful offensively of late. The Braves will again turn to a rookie on the mound as they try to capitalize on the Dodgers' scuffling lineup in the opener of this three-game series Monday night. Atlanta (22-21) owns a 4.00 ERA on the season, but has compiled a 2.71 mark during a 7-2 stretch.