Cubs Walk Off In Series Opener Vs. Braves
The Chicago Cubs walked off with a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the series opener at Wrigley Field on Friday night. Patrick Wisdom hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cubs their first win of the season.
The Braves took an early lead in the game with a run in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Matt Olson. The Cubs tied it up in the fifth inning on a solo home run by Willson Contreras.
The game remained tied until the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs and nobody on base, Wisdom came to the plate and launched a 3-2 pitch from Braves reliever Luke Jackson over the left-field wall for the walk-off home run.
Cubs' Offense Comes Alive
The Cubs' offense has struggled to score runs in the early going this season, but they showed some signs of life in the series opener against the Braves. Contreras and Wisdom both hit solo home runs, and the Cubs had several other good scoring chances throughout the game.
The Cubs' offense was especially effective with runners in scoring position. They went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position, including Contreras' home run in the fifth inning.
Braves' Bullpen Falters
The Braves' bullpen has been one of the best in baseball in recent years, but they had a tough outing in the series opener against the Cubs. Jackson allowed a home run to Wisdom in the ninth inning, and the Braves' bullpen also allowed two runs in the eighth inning.
The Braves' bullpen has been a strength for them in the past, but they will need to be better if they want to win the NL East this season.
What's Next?
The Cubs and Braves will play the second game of their series on Saturday night at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks to the mound, while the Braves will counter with Spencer Strider.
The Cubs are looking to win their second straight game and improve to 2-1 on the season. The Braves are looking to avoid their first series loss of the season.
Comparison Table
| Cubs | Braves | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 3 | 2 |
| Hits | 7 | 6 |
| Errors | 0 | 0 |
| Home Runs | 2 | 0 |
| Walks | 3 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 10 | 8 |
## Conclusion
The Cubs walked off with a 3-2 victory over the Braves in the series opener at Wrigley Field on Friday night. Wisdom hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cubs their first win of the season.
The Cubs' offense came alive in the game, and the Braves' bullpen faltered. The Cubs are looking to win their second straight game and improve to 2-1 on the season, while the Braves are looking to avoid their first series loss of the season.
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