The Braves scored four runs in the fifth inning to beat the Cubs 5-2 in the first game of their series. Mike Yastrzemski went two-for-two with a home run and three RBIs to lead Atlanta, while Austin Riley clubbed his fifth home run of the season.
Didier Fuentes earned the win in relief and Raisel Iglesias secured the save. The Braves have won three games in a row to improve to 29-and-13 this season.
Chicago scored both of its runs in the fourth inning, with Alex Bregman and Moises Ballesteros each picking up an RBI. The Cubs had 1 hit in the game.
Colin Rea surrendered five runs over four-and-a-third innings, getting the loss.
The Cubs are now 27-and-15 after suffering their third straight loss.
Game 2 in the series is Wednesday night in Atlanta.
May 12, 2026