The Cubs silenced the Braves 6-1 from Atlanta. Cade Horton gave up the lone run on just four hits and no walks over six-plus innings. Pete Crow-Armstrong drove-in a pair of runs as Chicago snapped a three-game skid.
Spencer Strider got saddled with the loss after giving up two runs over six innings for Atlanta, which has dropped three of its last four games.
The Cubs also placed All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf.
Rubber game in the series is Wednesday night in Atlanta.
September 9, 2025