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National League’s Best: Braves and Cubs’ 3-Game Showdown Starts With 5–2 Win for Atlanta

The best of the National League’s East and Central divisions, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, meet for three games this week at Truist Park.
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National League’s Best: Braves and Cubs’ 3-Game Showdown Starts With 5–2 Win for Atlanta
Dominic Smith #8 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after scoring on a RBI single by Mike Yastrzemski #18 in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park in Atlanta, on May 12, 2026. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Donald Laible
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It was the Atlanta Braves who racked up their first victory of the young MLB season over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 5–2, at Truist Park.

Rarely have both the American and National Leagues presented such a highly anticipated showdowns series as what is taking place in Atlanta this week, especially this early in the season. Coming into this three-game series, the Braves and Cubs are ranked one and two in MLB’s power rankings. Both clubs are leading in their respective divisions, as well.

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Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.