Braves lose two of three to Cubs in Wrigley Field series
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Atlanta Braves faced the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series at Wrigley Field from September 14 to 16, 2026. The Braves managed a comeback win in the second game, scoring six runs, but lost the other two contests. They fell 7-3 on September 14 and 8-4 on September 16. Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs had notable performances throughout the series, including a multi-homer game. The Braves' offense showed signs of struggles, especially in their pitching, particularly from Reynaldo Lopez in the first game and JR Ritchie in the finale.
- •Cubs take series against Braves, winning 2 out of 3 games.
- •Braves record a comeback win on September 15, 6-3.
- •Crow-Armstrong hits two home runs in the series finale.
- •Braves pitching struggles, particularly from Lopez and Ritchie.
- •Series played at Wrigley Field from September 14 to 16.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Braves at Cubs series recap: homers in one game, slouching in two
"The Braves ran more games off the season clock, and had a fun homer-filled win, too.
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