The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Tuesday. Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and drove in four runs for Chicago, per Sportsnet. David Peterson struck out seven over six innings for the Cubs.

The Braves, who entered the game in first place in the NL East with an 88-63 record, were unable to keep pace. One account of the game suggested Atlanta's starting pitching was a factor, with the Cubs jumping on Cubs starter Reynaldo Lopez early, per Battery Power. The Cubs improved to 84-67, second in the NL Central.