Ian Happ homers, 5 combine for shutout as Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 2-0 win over Braves

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Ian Happ hit a home run and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Atlanta Braves 2-0, ending a four-game losing streak. Five Cubs pitchers combined for the win, with Ben Brown allowing just one hit in four innings.

Key points

Ian Happ hit a home run in the eighth inning.
Cubs pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout.
Ben Brown allowed one hit in four innings.
Cubs ended a four-game losing streak.
Braves were shut out for the second time this season.

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ATLANTA (AP) — 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. In his two starts, he has not allowed a run in eight innings. Hoby Milner (1-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings, Phil Maton and Jacob Webb each threw a scoreless frame and Daniel Palencia struck out two in the ninth for his third save. 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. He had eight strikeouts and left six Cubs on base. Happ's home run led off the eighth inning and traveled 424 feet to right field, bouncing off the side of the Chop House restaurant. It came off Reynaldo López and extended the Cubs' lead to 2-0. was 1 for 3 with a single, extending his on-base streak to 15 games. The Cubs scored their first run thanks to an error by Braves shortstop in the sixth. With Happ on first, hit a grounder to shortstop. In an effort to start a double play, Kim flipped the ball over the head of second baseman , putting runners on first and third. 's fielder's choice RBI scored Happ.

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What was the score of the Cubs vs Braves game on Thursday?

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0.

Who hit the home run for the Cubs against the Braves?

Ian Happ hit a home run for the Cubs, which traveled 424 feet.

How did the Cubs score their first run against the Braves?

The Cubs scored their first run due to an error by Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim.

Ian Happ homers, 5 combine for shutout as Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 2-0 win over Braves

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