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It marked the first time since 1999 that a team ended a
double-digit losing streak by beating a team that was on a
double-digit winning streak.
The Cubs scratched out the game's only run against reliever A.J.
Minter, who walked pinch-hitter Jonathan Villar to start the
inning. Villar moved to second base on Andrelton Simmons'
sacrifice bunt and stole third after being unchecked by Minter.
Morel hit a fly to center fielder Michael Harris II, whose throw
to the plate was wide toward the first base side and allowed
Villar to slide home safely.
The winning pitcher was Chris Martin (1-0), who threw a
scoreless eighth. David Robertson worked out of a bases-loaded
jam in the ninth inning and earned his eighth save. Minter (2-1)
allowed his first earned run since April 24.
Both starting pitchers worked quickly and efficiently on a day
when the wind was blowing at Wrigley Field.
Chicago's Keegan Thompson pitched his best game of the season.
He left after walking Matt Olson to lead off the seventh inning,
marking his longest stint of the year.
Thompson allowed two hits, two walks and struck out a
career-high nine batters in six-plus scoreless innings. He has
allowed one run over nine innings in two appearances against the
Braves this season.
Atlanta's Charlie Morton needed 94 pitches to complete seven
shutout innings. Morton gave up three hits, did not walk a
batter and struck out nine. He has fanned 29 over his last 18
innings. Morton has not received a decision in four of his last
five starts.
The Cubs lost first baseman Frank Schwindel with lower back
tightness in the second inning. Schwindel grounded out and
walked gingerly off the field. He was replaced in the lineup by
P.J. Higgins.
--Field Level Media
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