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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 2–0 on May 14 at Truist Park in a pitcher-dominated contest. Chicago's pitching staff was particularly effective, striking out 13 Braves batters while allowing just 5 hits and 0 earned runs—a shutout performance despite a 3.77 ERA. The Cubs' offense, though modest with 6 hits and a .244 batting average, made their opportunities count, driving in 2 runs on 1 home run to secure the victory. Atlanta managed only 5 hits and struck out 13 times, posting a .779 OPS but unable to break through Chicago's stingy pitching; the Braves' own pitchers surrendered just 1 earned run across 10 strikeouts, yet the team's offensive struggles—compounded by 1 defensive error—proved costly. The game underscored a familiar pattern for Atlanta's season: solid pitching undermined by anemic run production. Chicago's road efficiency and Atlanta's continued difficulty generating offense in close games will be worth monitoring as both teams navigate the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
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Pitching box score
Players who scored
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