The Braves, who opened the second half by sweeping the D-backs, gained an early lead via Brandon Phillips' third-inning single and saw Teheran keep the Cubs scoreless until he began the two-run fifth by walking Jason Heyward. Freddie Freeman made a couple of run-saving plays at first base during the fifth and sixth innings. He also singled in the two-run ninth Cubs closer Wade Davis endured before remaining perfect through 18 save opportunities.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Aiding the sacrifice: After Javy Baez followed Heyward's leadoff walk with a single in the fifth, Teheran's attempt to pitch inside on Lester's sacrifice-bunt attempt resulted in a wild pitch that advanced the runners and put them in position to score when Zobrist bounced his two-run single through the middle of the infield.