The Cubs had a chance to win their series against the Braves Wednesday night after a dramatic extra-innings win on Tuesday, but it was a much different outcome in this one. Chicago’s offense could get nothing going against Max Fried and Atlanta’s hitters exploded for six runs in the 7th inning to put this one on ice.
Justin Steele was sharp early for the Cubs, retiring the first six batters he saw before making his only big mistake of the night in the 3rd inning when Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer to left.