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The Atlanta Braves struggled with runners in scoring position (RISP) against the Chicago Cubs, going 0-for-12 and 0-for-14 in consecutive games. Despite this, Marcell Ozuna hit his 15th homer to help the Braves extend their lead in a game where they eventually lost 4-3 in 10 innings.
After Tromp single and Duvall walk, Acuña struck out to make #Braves 0-for-7 w/ RISP. But Ozzie followed with a single to push the lead to 2-0, and Ozuna's sac fly to the wall makes it 3-0 with 2 out in the 8th.
Arcia and Harris strike out with runner at third to end fourth inning. #Braves in this series are ghastly 2-for-27 with RISP, including 0-for-14 in the series opener and 0-for-6 through four innings today.
Continuing a trend, #Braves got first 2 on base, then went 0-for-3 with RISP in first inning. They scored nine runs last night despite being a modest 2-for-7 w/ RISP.
Ozuna and Olson go back-to-back to extend the @Braves lead. https://t.co/nOfsyEPEJ3
Marcell Ozuna blasts his 15th homer of the season to extend the Braves lead https://t.co/A6E0izCSvO
The Braves lose to the Cubs 4-3 in 10 innings. The Braves were 0-for-14 with RISP and left 10 on base.
#Braves are 0-for-12 with RISP, Cubs 3-for-12. Both have stranded 9. Cubs coming to bat in the ninth with score 3-3.