Fried, bullpen help Braves end Cubs' 6-game win streak, 5-1
Max Fried combined with four relievers on a five-hitter in his first major league start, and the Atlanta Braves ended the Chicago Cubs' six-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
5
Chicago Cubs
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Ruiz singled to center, Markakis and Swanson scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-1
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Ruiz singled to left, Markakis scored, Swanson to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Swanson singled to left, F. Freeman scored, Markakis to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Happ homered to center (419 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Kemp hit sacrifice fly to right, Albies scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 5-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Happ struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-1
Happ batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
La Stella lined out to right.
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Line Out 5-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-1
La Stella batting
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Play Result 5-1
La Stella hit for Freeman.
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Lineup Change 5-1
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Lineup Change 5-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Rizzo grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 5-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-1
Rizzo batting
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Play Result 5-1
Vizcaíno relieved Ramírez.
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Start Inning 5-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-1
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Lineup Change 5-1
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End Inning 5-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Albies lined out to center.
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Line Out 5-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-1
Albies batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Inciarte walked.
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 8: ball 4
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 5-1
Ruiz stole second.
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Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Ben Zobrist2B18
Albert AlmoraCF5
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Javier BaezSS28
Ian HappLF8
Jason HeywardRF22
Rene RiveraC47
Mike MontgomeryP70
Substitutes
Mike FreemanSS27
Tommy La StellaPH4
Jon JayPH9
Dillon MaplesP36
Justin GrimmP46
Kyle SchwarberPH12
Hector RondonP28
Felix PenaP74
ATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Matt KempLF25
Nick MarkakisRF22
Dansby SwansonSS7
Rio Ruiz3B14
David FreitasC31
Max FriedP54
Substitutes
Jose RamirezP52
Arodys VizcainoP68
A.J. MinterP33
Matt AdamsPH18
Sam FreemanP77
Lane AdamsLF57
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