BRAVES PICK UP ANOTHER SHUTOUT VICTORY OVER CUBS

The Atlanta Braves picked up another shutout victory over the Chicago Cubs 10-0 on Wednesday night at Truist Park, allowing Atlanta to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

Five Braves hit homeruns, including starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa; that solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning was the first homer of his career.

Ynoa got the win after giving up four hits, walking two, and striking out nine over five and a third scoreless innings.

Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley each had two-run homers during the bottom of the first inning, while Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies contributed solo home runs in the sixth.

The Braves will conclude their four-game set against the Cubs (and a seven-game homestand) tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 pm at Truist Park. The game will be broadcast on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM; air time is set for 6:05 pm.

In other news from the Braves, the team announced on Wednesday that they’ll resume full capacity at Truist Park effective May 7th.