Atlanta Braves defeat Cubs 5-2 in one‑hitter as Cubs sign injured reliever Liam Hendriks

Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Grant Holmes Liam Hendriks one-hitter

Grant Holmes started for the Atlanta Braves and, together with three relievers, threw a one‑hit effort in a 5‑2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski each homered, with Yastrzemski driving in three runs. The Braves improved to a league‑best 29‑13 record, extending the Cubs' losing streak to three games.

The Cubs, dealing with numerous injuries in both the rotation and bullpen, announced a minor‑league contract for veteran reliever Liam Hendriks. Hendriks, who last pitched in 2025, joins a Chicago staff that already has several starters and relievers on the injured list. The signing underscores the Cubs' attempt to bolster a depleted staff as the two‑team series continues.

Both teams remain atop the National League standings, and the series will move to the next game with Shota Imanaga set to start for Chicago and JR Ritchie for Atlanta.

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