CHICAGO- Puerto Rican Javier Báez was hit twice by Kyle Wright, who however limited Chicago to two rounds and three shots in 4 1/3 innings. Wright hit four shots from Chicago, but kept the lead in a last-minute game, and the Atlanta Braves escaped with a 5-2 victory over the Cubs on Friday.
Baez also contributed with a double, the first hit of his career.
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.
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.
Braves Vs. Cubs: complete games from 16.04.21
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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. Puerto Rican Baez 2-0 with a marked run.