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Braves Beat Cubs 5-2, Extend Winning Streak

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Truist Park on May 13, 2026.
Oddsmakers listed the Braves as -121 favorites and offered a Matt Olson 2+ hits prop at +202.
Starting pitcher Colin Rea entered with a 4-1 record, 4.03 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, as the Braves posted a 28-13 record, .270 batting average and 3.14 ERA, while the Cubs had not scored in their previous two games.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, after the players’ strike cancelled the 1994 Series, the Atlanta Braves won their first championship in Atlanta, making the franchise the only team with World Series titles in three cities (Boston 1914, Milwaukee 1957, Atlanta 1995). The win launched a streak of 14 straight NL East titles through 2005. The May 13, 2026 game against the Cleveland Indians, with the Braves 28-13, revives that legacy.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Truist Park on May 13, 2026.
Oddsmakers listed the Braves as -121 favorites and offered a Matt Olson 2+ hits prop at +202.
Starting pitcher Colin Rea entered with a 4-1 record, 4.03 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, as the Braves posted a 28-13 record, .270 batting average and 3.14 ERA, while the Cubs had not scored in their previous two games.

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