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Atlanta Braves 4, Chicago Cubs 8: final score and stats

Chicago Cubs beat Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Braves 4 to Chicago Cubs 8, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves.

MLBWednesday, September 16, 2026
DateSep 16, 2026
Start time7:40 PM ET
VenueWrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
TVMLB.TV
Attendance35,779

Line score

Team123456789R
Atlanta Braves0000011024
Chicago Cubs10113011-8

Top performers

Atlanta Braves
Batting AverageMauricio Dubon · 2-4, 3B, 2B, RBI, R
Home RunsMatt Olson · 1-4, RBI, K
Runs Batted InMatt Olson · 1-4, RBI, K
MLB RatingMauricio Dubon · 2-4, 3B, 2B, RBI, R
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageAlex Bregman · 3-4, HR, 3B, 2B, 4 RBI, R
Home RunsPete Crow-Armstrong · 3-4, 2 HR, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB, K
Runs Batted InAlex Bregman · 3-4, HR, 3B, 2B, 4 RBI, R
MLB RatingPete Crow-Armstrong · 3-4, 2 HR, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB, K

Team comparison

Atlanta BravesChicago Cubs
Runs per game
3.1
0.5
Runs allowed per game
3.3
6.0
89-64Record85-68
1st in NL EastStanding2nd in NL Cent
1-1Road record / home record0-0
LLWLWLast 5LL
L2StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Atlanta Braves
Spencer Strider SP · Elbow - Inflammation
Out
Joey Wentz RP · Knee - Surgery
Out
Spencer Schwellenbach SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Mitchell Parker RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Jurickson Profar LF · Suspension - Not Specified
suspension
Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Atlanta Braves

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Ronald Acuna Jr.2-4412000219.257.348.450
Drake Baldwin0-4400000015.278.352.452
Matt Olson1-4401100115.250.323.503
Ozzie Albies1-3311001127.245.300.408
Michael Harris II1-4411000115.290.316.485
Mauricio Dubon2-4412100022.272.318.393
Austin Riley1-4401100221.222.294.363
Sean Murphy0-4400100112.191.250.337
Ha-Seong Kim0-3300000114.123.219.132
Mike Yastrzemski0-110000005.228.312.377
Team8-3535484019165

Atlanta Braves

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
JR Ritchie4.276625282-525.0382
Dylan Dodd0.10000004-32.364
Owen Murphy2.152212146-325.0046
Brent Suter0.20000108-53.528
Team8.01288383140-92140

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Pete Crow-Armstrong3-4433321119.282.375.581
Seiya Suzuki0-4410000113.266.365.469
Michael Busch0-3310001216.238.347.393
Alex Bregman3-4413410016.264.354.458
Ian Happ1-220100009.219.329.412
Tyrone Taylor1-221100005.278.326.507
Nico Hoerner0-4400000012.263.315.354
Michael Conforto1-3301101223.238.336.471
Pedro Ramirez1-4401000211.258.318.415
Carson Kelly2-4412000016.262.341.387
Team12-34348128338140

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Shota Imanaga6.0411080100-703.80100
Aaron Civale1.121100021-144.2321
Ryan Rolison0.212210024-162.9824
Ryan Zeferjahn1.010001020-144.0320
Team9.0844190165-114165

Recent form

Oct 7, 2026 · vs Los Angeles DodgersL 1-4
Oct 6, 2026 · vs Los Angeles DodgersL 1-3
Oct 4, 2026 · at Los Angeles DodgersW 3-2
Oct 3, 2026 · at Los Angeles DodgersL 3-5
Oct 1, 2026 · vs Philadelphia PhilliesW 6-2
Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

CHC win series 2-1
Sep 16, 2026ATL 4, CHC 8
Sep 15, 2026ATL 6, CHC 3
Sep 14, 2026ATL 3, CHC 7

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs?

Chicago Cubs won, 8-4, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

What was the final score of Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs?

Atlanta Braves 4, Chicago Cubs 8.

Who were the top performers?

Atlanta Braves: Mauricio Dubon (2-4, 3B, 2B, RBI, R batting average). Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman (3-4, HR, 3B, 2B, 4 RBI, R batting average).

Where is Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs played?

Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois.

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