Cubs snap 4-game skid, salvage series with Atlanta 2-0

Ian Happ hit a long home run and five Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing streak.

Ben Brown made his second straight start after starting the season with 12 appearances out of the bullpen. He allowed just one hit in four innings and struck out seven in 65 pitches. 

Hoby Milner (1-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings. The Braves, who lead the majors in runs scored, were shut out for the second time this season and had just five hits.

Chris Sale (6-3) allowed just one unearned run in six innings for the Braves as he worked around five hits and two walks. 

Cubs: RHP Edward Cabrera (3-1, 3.88) will face White Sox RHP Sean Burke (2-3, 3.68) in the opener of a three-game road series Friday against their crosstown rivals.


(AP Photo Eric S. Lesser)