Aug. 23--The Cubs seek their fourth 4-game sweep of the season when they host the Braves Sunday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have not swept four series of four games in a single season since 1945.
On the mound
Right-hander Jason Hammel (5-3, 4.65) starts for the Cubs in hopes of regaining his form of earlier in the season. Hammel allowed season highs of nine hits and three home runs in last Tuesday's 10-8 loss to the Tigers.
The Braves send right-hander Matt Wisler (5-3, 4.65).
At the plate
The Cubs have hit 46 home runs since the All-Star break, tops in the National League.
In the field
Chris Coghlan gets the start at second base again Sunday and bats third. The Cubs are 15-1 this season when Coghlan bats third.
The number
29: Comeback wins for the Cubs this season.
The quote
"I love it, I absolutely love it And for those who don't get it, it's too bad." -- Cubs manager Joe Maddon talking about the atmosphere at Wrigley Field.
Up Next
Vs. Indians, 1:05 p.m., Monday, WGN-9
