Two of baseball's hottest teams are about to collide in Atlanta, and fans couldn't ask for a better mid-May showdown. The first-place Braves (28-13) welcome the first-place Cubs (27-14) to Truist Park for a three-game series starting Tuesday—a matchup that pits the National League's best ERA against one of its most explosive lineups.

Atlanta has been dominant at home with a 12-6 record, and their pitching staff leads all of MLB with a sparkling 3.16 team ERA. They'll send Grant Holmes (2-1, 4.34 ERA) to the mound, looking to build on the team's recent surge. Over their last 10 games, the Braves have gone 6-4, outscoring opponents by 18 runs while hitting .264 as a club.

Chicago, meanwhile, has been red-hot, winning eight of their last 10 games despite a modest .222 batting average in that stretch. Their pitching has been equally impressive, posting a 3.30 ERA over that span. The Cubs have also shown serious power this season, ranking fourth in the National League with 51 home runs. Colin Rea (4-1, 4.03 ERA) gets the ball for Chicago, looking to continue his strong start.

Keep an eye on the stars. For Atlanta, Matt Olson has been a force, leading the team with 14 home runs and slugging .654. Ozzie Albies has also been swinging a hot bat, collecting 11 hits in his last 40 at-bats. On the Cubs side, Ian Happ has already launched nine homers, while Michael Busch has been on fire recently, going 13-for-33 with extra-base hits galore.

Both teams are dealing with significant injuries. The Braves are without Ronald Acuña Jr. (hamstring) and several key arms, while the Cubs have a lengthy injured list that includes Justin Steele and Matthew Boyd. Still, these two division leaders have proven they have the depth to compete at the highest level.

First pitch is set for Tuesday, and with both teams playing elite baseball, this series could be a preview of October. Whether you're repping the Braves' iconic red or the Cubs' classic blue, this is the kind of matchup that makes baseball unforgettable.