Cubs snap 10-game losing streak, beat Braves 1-0
The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent's winning streak of at least 10 games.
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Cubs only score one run as they lose to Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1 for 5 with two stolen bases in his return to the Braves lineup and Kyle Wright turned in another stellar performance, giving Atlanta its first series win of the season with a victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
Contreras, Wisdom come through in 10th, Cubs beat Braves
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Cubs fall to Atlanta Braves, have now lost six of seven
Travis Demeritte hit his first big league homer in nearly three years and made an impressive catch to back another strong outing by Max Fried, giving the Atlanta Braves a much-needed victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
World Series: Braves Capture First Title Since 1995 After Slugging Way Past Astros In Game 6
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Jason Heyward drove in two runs with two hits and the Cubs emerged from their hitting slump to beat the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, ending their five-game losing streak.
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Fourth Consecutive Loss For Cubs As They're Shut Out By Braves
Ian Anderson allowed one hit in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a long home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the skidding Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
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White Sox Suffer 6th Loss In A Row Upon Falling To Atlanta
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Atlanta Braves Rout Chicago White Sox, 11-5
Fried, Flowers, Freeman Power Braves Past ChiSox 10-7
Max Fried pitched six-plus innings and won his sixth straight decision, Tyler Flowers hit a three-run homer and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 10-7 on Friday night.
Kimbrel Closes Out Debut With Rizzo's Help, Cubs Beat Braves
Kimbrel earn his 334th career save and did it against his original team. The Cubs finalized a $43 million, three-year contract with 31-year-old free agent on June 7, then sent the right-hander to the minors to get himself ready.
Keuchel Gets 1st Win With Braves In 5-3 Victory Over Cubs
Dallas Keuchel said he's still rounding into form. The Atlanta Braves already like what they've seen.
Albies, Acuña Hit Homers To Lead Braves Past Cubs 3-2
Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, Max Fried pitched six innings of two-hit ball and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 Tuesday night.
Contreras, Lester Lead Cubs Past Braves 8-3
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Fried Shines As Braves Complete 3-Game Sweep Of Cubs, 9-4
Max Fried took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Nick Markakis drive in five runs with five hits and the Atlanta Braves beat Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Camargo, Braves Rally In 8th Against Shaky Cubs' Bullpen
Johan Camargo hit a go-ahead, three-run double as the Atlanta Braves took advantage of five walks by Cubs relievers in the eighth inning to beat Chicago 6-4 on Wednesday night.
McCann's 2-Run Single Helps Braves Beat Error-Prone Cubs 8-0
Brian McCann had eagerly anticipated his first game back in Atlanta since signing with the Braves in November.
MLB Hall Of Famer John Smoltz Qualifies For U.S. Senior Open
The former Braves pitcher will be hitting the links with the rest of the senior tour pros at the end of June for the U.S. Senior Open.
Cubs Throw Out 2 Runners At Home, Rally To Beat Braves 3-2
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras helped Chicago throw out two runners at home plate and another at third base before rallying for two runs in the ninth inning, pulling off a stunning 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
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