Painful match for Javier Báez

Chicago. Kyle Wright hit four beats in Chicago, but held the lead in a game in which he was called up for a last-minute pitch, and the Atlanta Braves escaped with a 5-2 victory over the Cubs on Friday.

Will Smith made sure the bases were full at the bottom of the ninth inning.

Wright was called up from the club’s alternative training ground to replace Drew Smyly, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday morning due to a swollen left forearm.

Puerto Rican Javier Báez was hit twice by Wright, who however limited Chicago to two rounds and three shots in four 1/3 innings. He also contributed a double, the first hit of his career.

Ronald Acuña Jr., who led in two runs in the game, overtook Baez’s strong arm in a piece on the plateau to reach safety from third base.

Four exemptions kept the chickens at zero, including Josh Tomlin (2-0), who took the victory. Smith took over the ninth inning and allowed the bases to load with two outings.

The closest hit Joc Pederson to claim his third save in three attempts.

Willson Contreras eliminated Wright, but the Cubs suffered a second straight loss and a fifth in the last six games.

For the brave, the Venezuelans Ronald Acuña Jr. 4-1 with a marked race and two products, Ehire Adrianza 3-0 with an RBI, Ender Inciarte 2-1. Dominican Marcell Ozuna 5-3 with an RBI. Cuban Guillermo Heredia 2-0 with a goal scored. Panamanian Johan Camargo 1-0.

For the chickens, the Venezuelan Contreras 4-2 with a marked race and an RBI. Baez 2-0 with a marked run.