CHICAGO- Puerto Rican Javier Baez was hit twice by Kyle Wright, who however limited Chicago to two runs and 3 hits in four episodes and a third. Wright kicked four Chicago batters but retained the lead in a last-minute game, and the Atlanta Braves escaped Friday with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Bulls. Puppies.
Báez also contributed a double, the first hit of his career.
Will Smith made sure the bases stayed full at the bottom of the ninth inning.
Wright was called up from the Club’s alternate training site to replace Drew Smyly, who was on the injured list for 10 days on Friday morning, due to an inflammation of his left forearm.
Four relievers kept the Cubs at zero, including Josh Tomlin (2-0), who took the win. Smith took charge of the ninth inning and allowed the bases to be filled with two outs.
The taper struck Joc Pederson to prove his third save in three attempts.
Braves Vs. Cubs: Outstanding games from 4/16/21
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Venezuelan Willson Contreras homered against Wright, but the Cubs suffered their second straight loss and fifth in their last six engagements.
For the Braves, the Venezuelans Ronald Acuña Jr. 4-1 with one scored and two produced, Ehire Adrianza 3-0 with a push, Ender Inciarte 2-1. Dominican Marcell Ozuna 5-3 with a push. The Cuban Guillermo Heredia 2-0 with a score. Panamanian Johan Camargo 1-0.
For the Puppies, the Venezuelan Contreras 4-2 with a score and a tow. Puerto Rican Báez 2-0 with a score.