Cubs Edge Braves 4-3 at Wrigley Field in Narrow Victory

The Chicago Cubs secured a narrow 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field, with all their runs scored in a single third inning highlighted by Kyle Tucker's three-run homer. Despite Tucker leaving the game early due to left calf tightness, the Cubs' bullpen, including Drew Pomeranz and Caleb Thielbar, effectively shut down the Braves' late rally attempts. Braves' pitcher Joey Wentz delivered a strong performance with an 8/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio over four innings but was undone by an unusually high .600 batting average on balls in play by the Cubs. The Braves managed to cut the deficit with solo home runs by Ozzie Albies and Eli White but ultimately fell short. Ian Happ continued his hot streak, contributing key RBIs and maintaining strong offensive numbers into September, while Brad Keller has been a standout pitcher with an unblemished ERA since the All-Star break. The Cubs are now intensifying their playoff push, closing the gap behind the Brewers and aiming to sweep the Braves in the upcoming game.