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Atlanta Braves no match for red-hot Cubs in 6-1 loss
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Atlanta Braves left fielder Jeff Francoeur looks on after Chicago Cubs' Matt Szczur hit a grand slam during the eighth inning of Friday's game in Chicago. - photo by Paul Beaty
CHICAGO — The Atlanta Braves are going to have to wait a little longer to come up with just their second winning streak this season. The Braves (5-18) wasted Freddie Freeman’s solo home run and a strong rookie pitching performance from Aaron Blair, as Matt Szczur’s eighth-inning grand slam led to a 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Blair, in his second major league start, showed little tension, completing six innings while giving up one run on two hits.
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