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Cubs Edge Braves 3-2, Atlanta Faces Losing Season

9/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Chicago Cubs won the series against the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on September 11, 2025.
Carson Kelly hit a solo home run, while Justin Turner added an RBI double.
Nico Hoerner recorded three hits, stole two bases, and scored a run.
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon allowed two runs in 4 1/3 innings; Taylor Rogers secured the win.
The Braves, at 65-81, face their first non-winning season since 2017.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Cubs' victory over the Atlanta Braves on September 11, 2025, recalls their historic 2016 World Series win, which ended a 108-year championship drought. Meanwhile, the Braves, who triumphed in the 1995 World Series, now face their first non-winning season since 2017, illustrating the fluctuating fortunes of sports teams and the challenges of sustaining success over time.

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs won the series against the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on September 11, 2025.
Carson Kelly hit a solo home run, while Justin Turner added an RBI double.
Nico Hoerner recorded three hits, stole two bases, and scored a run.
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon allowed two runs in 4 1/3 innings; Taylor Rogers secured the win.
The Braves, at 65-81, face their first non-winning season since 2017.

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