[1/44] Aug 5, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) gestures after driving in an RBI single against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY SportsAugust 6 - Home runs by Dansby Swanson and Jeimer Candelario capped a five-run first inning, which sent the Chicago Cubs on their way to an 8-6 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
Candelario closed the inning with a solo home run, his 17th, and the Cubs' lead never dipped below two runs the rest of the way -- though the Braves made the final score closer in the ninth.
Chicago starter Javier Assad pitched 3 2/3 innings, struck out three and allowed a pair of Atlanta runs.
Cubs reliever Michael Fulmer (3-5) picked up the win after working 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
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