PHOTOS: Braves fall to Cubs, 6-1

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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Cubs, 6-1

The Braves fell to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 6-1, at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the second inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar hits an RBI single to score Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. during the third inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar hits an RBI single to score Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. during the third inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates after hitting a double during the third inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates with teammates after scoring on an RBI single by Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar during the third inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hits a double during the third inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton (22) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) throws to first for the groundout hit by Chicago Cubs third base Matt Shaw (6) during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) walks back to the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) hits a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) reacts to a close pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jake Fraley (16) reacts after striking out to end the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Alexis Díaz (48) throws a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) walks back to the dugout after a mounting visit during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Connor Seabold (61) throws a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Connor Seabold (61) reacts to giving up a 3-RBI single by Chicago Cubs third base Matt Shaw (6) during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Chicago Cubs players react to a 3-RBI single by Chicago Cubs third base Matt Shaw during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) reacts after striking out to end the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) reacts after striking out to end the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Alexis Díaz (48) reacts after allowing an RBI walk during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Alexis Díaz (48) is relieved after allowing an RBI walk during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Alexis Díaz (48) is relieved after allowing an RBI walk during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Chicago Cubs players celebrate with win over Atlanta Braves during a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after hitting a lineout during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee (52) throws a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee (52) prepares to pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The Atlanta Braves racer "The Freeze" passes a competitor between innings during a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) reacts after striking out during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Willi Castro is tagged out by Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (glove) to end the sixth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jake Fraley (16) hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. Chicago Cubs won 6-1 over Atlanta Braves. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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