Braves Fall Short in Series Against Cubs
The Atlanta Braves fell short in their series against the Chicago Cubs, losing the rubber game 6-4. The Braves struggled with poor performances from their starting pitchers, costly errors, baserunning mistakes, and missed opportunities in clutch situations. Despite having chances to win, the Braves did not meet their own standards. Charlie Morton had a rough outing, allowing five runs over 4-1/3 innings. Matt Olson had a strong performance with a 453-foot home run and a career-high 39th homer. The Braves made baserunning mistakes and struggled with runners in scoring position. They look to bounce back in their upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
