The Cubs welcomed the Braves to Sloan Park on Monday for the first of two games before MLB’s stateside opening day on Thursday. Atlanta’s powerful lineup erupted and scored double-digit runs, winning easily.
Chicago used at least one pitcher in every inning, giving their bullpen a warm-up before opening the season. Closer Ryan Pressly gave up a pair of runs in the 2nd inning, but Gage Workman was able to even the score on a two-run homer in the bottom of the frame.
Gage Workman two-run home run! pic.twitter.com/fMCGzkDUKK
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A Marcell Ozuna RBI single and a wild pitch by Porter Hodge put Atlanta on top 4-2 in the 3rd inning.