Martín Pérez earns 100th career win as Braves beat Cubs 6-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Atlanta Braves evened their series against the Chicago Cubs with a 6-3 victory on September 15, 2026. Martín Pérez pitched six innings, allowing three runs on five hits to secure the 100th win of his career. A late two-run home run by Drake Baldwin provided crucial insurance. Following this win, the Braves' magic number to clinch a playoff spot has decreased to five. On the injury front, right-hander Reynaldo López has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation.
- •Braves beat Cubs 6-3 on September 15, 2026.
- •Martín Pérez earns his 100th career win.
- •Drake Baldwin hits a two-run home run in the ninth.
- •Braves' magic number to clinch is now five.
- •Reynaldo López placed on 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Martín Pérez earns 100th win, magic number 5, and more
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