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Smith-Shawver hit 99 mph with his fastball and showcased his growth with an improved changeup.

The Atlanta Braves blew out of the Windy City headed in the right direction Thursday.

The Braves, the epitome of sustained pitching excellence, were going to throw a no-hitter.

Max Fried struck out nine while throwing a three-hitter for his second complete game of the season, and the Atlanta Braves beat Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs 9-2 on Wednesday night. Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson and Adam Duvall homered for Atlanta, which had dropped five of six. The Braves were 2 for 7 with runners in scoring position one night after they went 0 for 14 in those situations in a 10-inning loss in the series opener.

Series tied as Cubs lose to Braves

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The Cubs offense' May slog continued through the team's 9-2 loss on Wednesday

This game was the repeat of a familiar scenario for the Cubs. An opposing pitcher was on his game and Cubs hitters didn't accomplish much. On Wednesday, it was Atlanta's Max Fried, who threw a 3-hitte...

Max Fried struck out nine while throwing a three-hitter for his second complete game of the season, and the Atlanta Braves beat Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs 9-2 on Wednesday night.

The Chicago Cubs lost the game.