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MLB·RECAP·September 16, 2026 10:56 PM ET

Cubs beat Braves 8-4 as Crow-Armstrong's record night seals series

The clubs entered the finale tied 1-1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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A record-breaking night for Pete Crow-Armstrong and a series win for the @Cubs! https://t.co/TZn3ZsBwMe Via @MLB on X

What happened: Chicago opened the day with the series even, then closed it out with an 8-4 win over Atlanta. Pete Crow-Armstrong was at the center of a night billed as record-breaking.

Why it matters: The result mattered because the finale decided the set after the clubs split the first two games. It also added another notable chapter to Pete Crow-Armstrong's season as Chicago pushes through the stretch run.

By the numbers: Chicago turned a 1-1 series into a series win with an 8-4 final.

What to watch: The Cubs now move on from a series-clinching win. Crow-Armstrong will stay in focus after the record-breaking performance.

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