Braves rally past Cubs with late home runs in Wrigley victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Wrigley Field on September 15. After falling behind 3-0, the Braves mounted a comeback, highlighted by Drake Baldwin's two-run homer in the ninth inning. Ronald Acuña Jr. also contributed with a two-run blast, while Ozzie Albies added another two-run shot in the seventh to take the lead. The Braves' victory allows them to edge closer to clinching a division title, with only ten games remaining in the regular season.
- •Braves overcame a 3-0 deficit to win 6-3 against the Cubs.
- •Drake Baldwin hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies each contributed two-run homers.
- •Raisel Iglesias secured the save in the bottom of the ninth.
- •Atlanta's magic number to clinch the division is now five.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Braves news: Drake Baldwin felt win over Cubs was 'good experience' for playoffs
"After dropping the first game of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, the Atlanta Braves returned the favor. Atlanta got key hits from their stars that helped them overcome an early 3-0 deficit. Drake Baldwin was one of the heroes of this game, nailing a two-run blast in the ninth inning to fully put the Cubs away. After the game, […] The post Braves news: Drake Baldwin felt win over Cubs was 'good experience' for playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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