Rick Ankiel hit a bases-loaded triple off Carlos Marmol with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Braves to a 5-3 win over the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series.
Bleed Cubbie Blue: Cubs 5-3 Loss To Braves Most “Jaw-Droppingest” Of Season So Far
You’d think Cubs fans were used to this by now, but Chicago’s 5-3 loss to Atlanta Friday night on a Rick Ankiel three-run triple in the ninth made their jaws drop.
Read Article >Ankiel’s Three-Run Triple In Ninth Salvages 5-3 Braves Win Over Cubs
“Nerves were a little extra, emotions going on today. So hopefully tomorrow I can settle down, have a few more good at-bats,” Lee said.
But Ramirez opened the bottom half with his 18th homer of the season, slamming a first-pitch changeup to left to make it a 2-2 game.
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