Division leaders clash as Braves battle Brewers

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The surging Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Freddy Peralta when they open their first home series of the second half on Friday against the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of division leaders.

Peralta (6-7, 4.41 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Michael Soroka (1-1, 5.40).

The Brewers concluded a 5-1 road trip with a 4-0 victory at Philadelphia on Thursday behind a