Game result and context
Atlanta Braves defeat Chicago Cubs 6-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Monday, September 15, 2026. Atlanta's offense relied on solo and two-run home runs in the later innings to overcome an early deficit, moving the Braves to 89-63 and the Cubs to 84-68.
Final result
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 6-3. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
Atlanta improved their season record to 89-63, while the Chicago Cubs fell to 84-68.
How the game changed
The Chicago Cubs held a 3-0 lead through the first four innings, scoring one run in the second and two in the fourth. The momentum shifted in the top of the sixth inning when Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a two-run home run to cut the deficit to 3-2.
Atlanta took the lead in the seventh inning on a two-run home run by Ozzie Albies. The Braves extended their lead to 6-3 in the ninth inning with a two-run home run from Drake Baldwin, sealing the victory.
Key performances
Atlanta's offense was powered by three home runs from Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, and Drake Baldwin, who each contributed two RBIs. Martín Pérez earned the win for the Braves, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing two earned runs with two strikeouts.
For the Chicago Cubs, Kevin Gausman pitched 5.2 innings, striking out six batters and allowing two earned runs. Pedro Ramírez recorded one hit and one RBI in the losing effort.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the Atlanta Braves hold a 89-63 record and remain in first place in their division with a magic number of 5. The Chicago Cubs, now 84-68, sit in second place in their division, 10.5 games back, but remain the current wild-card leader with a 1.5-game cushion.