Thursday's Braves Report: Tough home loss
Cubs have just a hair more than the Braves
Tommy LaStella’s pinch-hit homer led the Chicago Cubs past Atlanta 5-4.
La Stella got his 20th pinch hit of the season, tying a team record. The three-run shot came after Atlanta took the lead with a three-run fifth.
Freddie Freeman had three RBI, and Mike Foltynewicz gave up five runs and six hits in six innings.
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Friday, 7:35 p.m., vs. Pittsburgh, FSSO
Saturday, 7:10 p.m., vs. Pittsburgh, FSSO
Sunday, 5:05 p.m., vs. Pittsburgh, FSSO
Monday, 1:05 p.m., vs. Boston, ESPN/FSSE
Tuesday, 7:35 p.m., vs. Boston, FSSE