The Braves have struggled with starting pitching throughout the season, but Ian Anderson found very little resistance against the Cubs on Tuesday. The rookie right-hander worked seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out eight in route to a 5-0 Braves win.
The immense talent of Ian Anderson stole the show in this game, but Cubs starter Trevor Williams matched up quite well through four innings, blanking the Braves until the fifth inning. The offensive blockade would desist in the fifth inning, when Ronald Acuna blasted a 481-foot homer to left field, staking the Braves to a 1-0 lead.