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Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs

MLBSeptember 3, 2025Wrigley Field

BravesAtlantaATLWon63-77

Braves 5, Cubs 1

Final
CubsChicagoCHC80-60
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
ATL000000410561
CHC010000000140

W Bryce ElderL Ben Brown

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Ronald Acuña Jr. strikes out swinging.
  2.  Matt Olson walks.
  3.  Ozzie Albies grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Matt Olson out at 2nd. Ozzie Albies to 1st.
  4.  Drake Baldwin lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.

Bot 1st

  1.  Nico Hoerner lines out sharply to center fielder Michael Harris II.
  2.  Michael Busch strikes out on a foul tip.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki grounds out sharply, shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to first baseman Matt Olson.

Top 2nd

  1.  Marcell Ozuna strikes out swinging.
  2.  Michael Harris II grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Ha-Seong Kim pops out to catcher Reese McGuire in foul territory.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Ian Happ singles on a fly ball to left fielder Eli White. Ian Happ to 3rd. Ian Happ advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by left fielder Eli White.CHC 66%
  2.  Carlos Santana grounds out to first baseman Matt Olson.
  3.  Dansby Swanson called out on strikes.CHC 54%
  4.  Willi Castro singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Ian Happ scores.CHC 65%
  5.  Matt Shaw strikes out swinging.

Top 3rd

  1.  Eli White strikes out swinging.
  2.  Nacho Alvarez Jr. flies out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
  3.  Ronald Acuña Jr. flies out sharply to center fielder Willi Castro.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Reese McGuire singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Nacho Alvarez Jr.
  2.  Nico Hoerner grounds out, second baseman Ozzie Albies to first baseman Matt Olson. Reese McGuire to 2nd.
  3.  Michael Busch grounds out, first baseman Matt Olson to pitcher Bryce Elder. Reese McGuire to 3rd.
  4.  Seiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

Top 4th

  1.  Matt Olson called out on strikes.
  2.  Ozzie Albies strikes out swinging.
  3.  Drake Baldwin lines out sharply to shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Bot 4th

  1.  Ian Happ grounds out to first baseman Matt Olson.
  2.  Carlos Santana flies out sharply to right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.
  3.  Dansby Swanson flies out sharply to center fielder Michael Harris II.

Top 5th

  1.  Marcell Ozuna grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Michael Harris II lines out sharply to center fielder Willi Castro.
  3.  Ha-Seong Kim strikes out swinging.

Bot 5th

  1.  Willi Castro lines out to shortstop Ha-Seong Kim.
  2.  Matt Shaw singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael Harris II.
  3.  Reese McGuire strikes out swinging.

Top 6th

  1.  Eli White strikes out swinging.
  2.  Nacho Alvarez Jr. walks.
  3.  Ronald Acuña Jr. strikes out swinging.
  4.  Matt Olson called out on strikes.

Bot 6th

  1.  Nico Hoerner called out on strikes.
  2.  Michael Busch pops out to third baseman Nacho Alvarez Jr.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.

Top 7th

  1.  Ozzie Albies singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.CHC 61%
  2.  Drake Baldwin lines out sharply to center fielder Willi Castro.CHC 68%
  3.  Marcell Ozuna walks.CHC 61%
  4.  Michael Harris II grounds into a force out, first baseman Michael Busch to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Ozzie Albies to 3rd. Luke Williams out at 2nd. Michael Harris II to 1st.CHC 68%
  5.  Ha-Seong Kim homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field. Ozzie Albies scores. Michael Harris II scores.ATL 78%
  6.  Eli White singles on a sharp ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson.
  7.  Nacho Alvarez Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Eli White scores.ATL 89%
  8.  Ronald Acuña Jr. strikes out swinging.

Bot 7th

  1.  Ian Happ flies out to center fielder Michael Harris II.
  2.  Carlos Santana flies out to shortstop Ha-Seong Kim.
  3.  Dansby Swanson grounds out sharply, shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to first baseman Matt Olson.

Top 8th

  1.  Matt Olson grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Ozzie Albies homers (15) on a fly ball to left field.
  3.  Drake Baldwin grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Taylor Rogers.
  4.  Luke Williams singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.
  5.  Michael Harris II strikes out swinging.

Bot 8th

  1.  Willi Castro called out on strikes.
  2.  Matt Shaw strikes out swinging.
  3.  Reese McGuire pops out to third baseman Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Top 9th

  1.  Ha-Seong Kim flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
  2.  Eli White lines out sharply to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
  3.  Nacho Alvarez Jr. strikes out swinging.

Bot 9th

  1.  Nico Hoerner grounds out, second baseman Ozzie Albies to first baseman Matt Olson.
  2.  Michael Busch lines out sharply to center fielder Michael Harris II.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki walks.
  4.  Ian Happ walks.
  5.  Carlos Santana called out on strikes.

Bot 2nd

  1.  ATL 0, CHC 1Willi Castro singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Ian Happ scores.CHC 65%

Top 7th

  1.  ATL 3, CHC 1Ha-Seong Kim homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field. Ozzie Albies scores. Michael Harris II scores.ATL 78%
  2.  ATL 4, CHC 1Nacho Alvarez Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Eli White scores.ATL 89%

Top 8th

  1.  ATL 5, CHC 1Ozzie Albies homers (15) on a fly ball to left field.

Win probability

Top 7th · Biggest swing #1 · ATL 3–1 CHC

Ha-Seong Kim homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field. Ozzie Albies scores. Michael Harris II scores.

See it in the scoring summary
ATL 78%ATL +46 pts

Game leaders

BravesAtlanta

CubsChicago

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Ronald Acuña Jr. RF4000003.275
Matt Olson 1B3000012.268
Ozzie Albies 2B4221101.240
Drake Baldwin C4000000.280
Marcell Ozuna DH2000011.228
Luke Williams DH1010000.133
Michael Harris II CF4100001.249
Ha-Seong Kim SS4113101.228
Eli White LF4110002.234
Nacho Alvarez Jr. 3B3011011.240
Totals335652312

HR: Albies, Kim.RBI: Albies, Kim 3, Jr..SB: White.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Bryce Elder W7.0410061015.54
Tyler Kinley1.000002124.55
Raisel Iglesias1.000021253.75

Video

3:16Braves vs. Cubs HighlightsMLB video
1:06Ha-Seong Kim hits go-ahead homer for first as a Brave1:16Cade Horton fans six over five hitless innings1:14Bryce Elder strikes out six batters0:18Dansby Swanson's incredible diving catch
All 22 clips

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