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Atlanta Braves Vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Game Preview, TV Schedule And More

After winning in a fashion that can only be described as "baseball" on Friday night, the Atlanta Braves look to take the second game of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.

Tommy Hanson gets the start on Saturday, which will mark his 13th start of the season. Hanson has pitched to the tune of a 6-4 record, 3.71 ERA and 1.38 WHIP so far on the season. Hanson has struck out 63 in 68 innings of work as well, while issuing 26 walks.

Hanson's counterpart on Saturday is Drew Hutchison, a 21 year old right hander from Lakeland, Florida. Saturday will be Hutchison's 10th start in the big leagues, and his first against National League opponents. So far in his big league career, Hutchison is 5-2 with a 4.35 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and .256 BAA. Hutchison has struck out 41 in 51.2 innings of work, and he's issued 18 walks.

Televised coverage can be found on FOX Sports South. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.

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