The Braves avoided a sweep after taking down the Cubs 5-1 from Wrigley. Bryce Elder got the win after giving up the unearned run on four hits over seven innings.
Newcomer Ha-Seong Kim smashed a three-run homer as Atlanta snapped a two-game skid.
The Braves scored 4 runs in the 7th inning for the win.
Ben Brown got the loss in relief for Chicago, which had a two-game winning streak come to an end.
The Cubs return to action on Friday at Wrigley Field against Washington.
September 3, 2025