The Atlanta Braves look to secure the series win when they battle the Pittsburgh Pirates in a key National League matchup on Thursday afternoon. Atlanta is coming off a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday to snap a three-game losing streak.

Major League Baseball is trying to turn the July 4 weekend into a baseball event, and it is starting to see some results in viewership. Thanks to a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 lead-out, the MLB All-Star Game Selection Show on Saturday,