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Braves and Cubs meet in series rubber match
The Cubs improved to 82-63 with this victory, maintaining second place in the National League Central while the Braves fell to 65-80 in the NL East.
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Truist Park on Wednesday to claim the three-game series.
- The Cubs started Willi Castro at third base after scratching Matt Shaw less than an hour before the game due to personal reasons.
- Jameson Taillon took the mound for the Cubs, surrendering six hits and two runs, while Chris Sale pitched five innings for the Braves, allowing seven hits and three runs earned.
- Nico Hoerner led Chicago with three hits and a run, Connor Kelly hit a solo home run, and Taylor Rogers secured the win with one hitless, hitless inning relief.
- The Cubs improved to 82-63 and remain six games behind the NL Central leader, while the Braves fell to 65-80 and prepare to host the Houston Astros next.
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