Game result and context
Chicago Cubs defeat Atlanta Braves 7-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Chicago Cubs improved to 84-67 with a 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves, who fell to 88-63. Pete Crow-Armstrong led the offense with four RBIs, including a home run, while David Peterson earned the win on the mound.
Final result
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on September 14, 2026. The Cubs moved their record to 84-67, while the Braves dropped to 88-63.
The scoring began in the second inning when the Cubs plated three runs. They added two more in the third and two in the sixth. The Braves scored all three of their runs in the top of the seventh inning.
How the game changed
Chicago established control early, scoring three runs in the second inning and two in the third to build a 5-0 lead. Pete Crow-Armstrong provided a critical boost in the bottom of the sixth inning with a two-run home run, extending the Cubs' lead to 7-0. Although the Braves responded in the top of the seventh with a two-run home run from Mike Yastrzemski, the early deficit proved too large to overcome.
Key performances
Pete Crow-Armstrong paced the Cubs' offense, finishing the game 4-for-5 with four RBIs and one home run. Nico Hoerner contributed two hits and one RBI, while Carson Kelly added one hit and one RBI.
David Peterson earned the win for Chicago, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing one earned run while striking out seven batters. For the Braves, AJ Smith-Shawver pitched 5.0 innings, allowing two earned runs with two strikeouts.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season. The Atlanta Braves hold an 88-63 record, and the Chicago Cubs hold an 84-67 record. This matchup was the first game of a three-game series.