Entering this three-game set with the Braves, the Cubs were looking to win their sixth game in their last eight with Yu Darvish making his return from the disabled list. For much of the game, both teams were deadlocked in a 1-1 tie. After giving up a run in the bottom of the 8th, the Cubs were able to rally late behind lights-out relief pitching and clutch at-bats to win the game 3-2, (Box Score).
Why the Cubs Won
The Cubs bullpen, which boasts the third-lowest ERA and second-lowest BABIP in MLB, was able to churn out five innings of relatively clean work to shut down the Braves offense.