Overview of the Game
The Chicago Cubs secured a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night, thanks to a three-run homer by Kyle Tucker and a solid performance by Shota Imanaga on the mound. Tucker’s homer, his 22nd of the season, was a pivotal moment in the game, giving the Cubs a significant lead.
Game Details
Imanaga (9-6) pitched six solid innings, allowing three runs on five hits to earn the win. Nico Hoerner added two hits to the Cubs’ tally, contributing to their fourth win in five games. The Cubs are now five games behind the NL Central-leading Milwaukee. Daniel Palencia worked around two singles in the ninth to secure his 22nd save.
Notable Performances
Tucker had a notable game, hitting a three-run homer and adding a single before leaving the game in the seventh inning due to left calf tightness. He was replaced in right field by Willi Castro. Atlanta’s Joey Wentz (5-5) yielded four runs on seven hits in four innings, striking out a season-high eight. Tucker’s homer and Ian Happ’s RBI single made it 4-0 in the third inning, giving the Cubs an early lead.
Atlanta’s Attempts to Catch Up
The Braves attempted to close the gap, with Matt Olson tripling and scoring on Imanaga’s wild pitch in the fourth, followed by Ozzie Albies’ homer down the left-field line. Eli White’s solo shot in the fifth cut the lead to 4-3, but the Cubs managed to hold on to their lead. Marcell Ozuna and Ha-Seong Kim each had two hits for Atlanta, which has dropped five of six.
Key Moment
With Chicago clinging to a 4-3 lead, Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw made a crucial play in the eighth, ranging to his right to grab Ronald Acuña’s bouncer down the line. The rookie pivoted and threw to first for the second out, helping to secure the Cubs’ win.
Key Stat
Kevin Alcántara, recalled from Triple-A on Monday, started center field in place of slumping All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong and went 1-for-3. Crow-Armstrong entered batting .160 with one homer and five RBIs in 28 games since Aug 1.
Up Next
Atlanta’s Bryce Elder (5-9, 5.85 ERA) faces Cade Horton (9-4, 2.92) on Wednesday to wrap up a three-game series.
Conclusion
The Cubs’ win over the Braves was a significant one, with Kyle Tucker’s three-run homer being the deciding factor. The team’s ability to hold on to their lead, despite the Braves’ attempts to catch up, was impressive. With this win, the Cubs move closer to the top of the NL Central, trailing Milwaukee by five games.
FAQs
- Q: Who hit the three-run homer for the Cubs?
A: Kyle Tucker hit the three-run homer for the Cubs. - Q: Who pitched for the Cubs and earned the win?
A: Shota Imanaga pitched six solid innings and earned the win. - Q: What is the current standing of the Cubs in the NL Central?
A: The Cubs are five games behind the NL Central-leading Milwaukee. - Q: Who will be pitching for the Braves in the next game?
A: Atlanta’s Bryce Elder (5-9, 5.85 ERA) will face Cade Horton (9-4, 2.92) on Wednesday.CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and added a single, Shota Imanaga pitched six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Imanaga (9-6) allowed three runs on five hits in six innings for the win.
Nico Hoerner added two hits as Chicago won for the fourth time in five. The Cubs are five games behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Daniel Palencia worked around two singles in the ninth for his 22nd save.
Tucker left the game in the seventh inning due to left calf tightness and was replaced in right field by Willi Castro.
Atlanta’s Joey Wentz (5-5) yielded four runs on seven hits in four innings, striking out a season-high eight.
Tucker hit his 22nd homer and Ian Happ’s RBI single made it 4-0 in the third inning.
Matt Olson tripled and scored on Imanaga’s wild pitch in the fourth and Ozzie Albies followed with a homer down the left-field line.
Eli White’s solo shot in the fifth cut it to 4-3.
Marcell Ozuna and Ha-Seong Kim each had two hits for Atlanta, which has dropped five of six.
Key moment
With Chicago clinging to a 4-3 lead, Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw ranged to his right to grab Ronald Acuña’s bouncer down the line in the eighth. The rookie pivoted and threw to first for the second out.
Key stat
Kevin Alcántara, recalled from Triple-A on Monday, started center field in place of slumping All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong and went 1-for-3 Crow-Armstrong entered batting .160 with one homer and five RBIs in 28 games since Aug 1.
Up next
Atlanta’s Bryce Elder (5-9, 5.85 ERA) faces Cade Horton (9-4, 2.92) on Wednesday to wrap up a three-game series.
