Photos: New Braves stand out in win over Cubs

Anibal Sanchez pitched three-hit ball over six innings and Preston Tucker backed him with a three-run homer as the Braves beat the Cubs 4-0 Friday.

Click on a photo gallery above to see images from the win.

The teams play again Saturday afternoon.

Sean Newcomb (1-1, 4.35 ERA) pitches for the Braves and looks to build on a scoreless six-inning performance against Colorado on Sunday.

He faces Cubs lefty Jose Quintana (1-1, 4.50).

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