Javier Assad shuts down Braves as Cubs roll to 7-1 win in series finale

— Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs avoided being swept for the first time this season by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Wednesday night.
May 16, 2024, 04:10 am - AP
CHC
ATL
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J. Assad
win

J. Assad4-0

6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
C. Morton
loss

C. Morton3-1

3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4 K, 3 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

CHCATL
1stTauchman homered to left (356 feet).10
1stMorel grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Suzuki scored, Bellinger out at second.20
1stCrow-Armstrong hit by pitch, Busch scored, Madrigal to second, Mastrobuoni to third.30
3rdMastrobuoni scored, Madrigal to third on pickoff error by pitcher Morton.40
5thCrow-Armstrong reached on bunt single to shortstop, Busch scored.50
7thShort doubled to center, Arcia scored.51
8thGomes hit sacrifice fly to right, Crow-Armstrong scored.61
8thSuzuki homered to center (412 feet).71
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