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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 4–1 on May 13 at Truist Park, with the home offense capitalizing on limited opportunities while the visiting pitching staff struggled to contain Atlanta's attack. The Braves managed just 8 hits but converted them efficiently, belting 2 home runs and driving in 4 runs to build a commanding advantage; their pitching was equally sharp, striking out 10 Cubs batters while allowing only 4 hits and 1 earned run across the game. Chicago's offense was largely neutralized, mustering just 4 hits and 1 RBI despite drawing 5 walks, while striking out 10 times and posting a .748 OPS that ranked well below Atlanta's .787. The Cubs' pitching gave up 8 hits and 4 earned runs with a 3.86 ERA, unable to match the Braves' 3.06 mark. Atlanta's clean defensive performance—committing no errors—paired with their pitching dominance suggests the Braves' rotation is finding its stride heading into the season's second month.