Struggling Atlanta Braves overpowered by Chicago Cubs, 9-7

Swisher homers from each side of plate in loss

Atlanta Braves' Cameron Maybin reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in Chicago. The Cubs won 9-7. - photo by Nam Y. Huh | Associated Press

0823 Braves1 — Atlanta Braves' Cameron Maybin reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in Chicago. The Cubs won 9-7. - photo by Nam Y. Huh | Associated Press

CHICAGO — Atlanta Braves switch-hitter Nick Swisher took advantage of the breezy conditions at Wrigley Field on Saturday. But so did the home team. Miguel Montero and Jorge Soler broke a tie with back-to-back solo homers to start the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs overcame homers from both sides of the plate by Swisher in a 9-7, comeback win over the Braves — their third straight.

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