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Braves escape six-run hole, stun Cubs 7-6

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The Atlanta Braves scored two runs in the eighth when right fielder Seiya Suzuki dropped a fly ball, allowing them to complete a rally from a six-run deficit and beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Tuesday.

With runners at second and third and two outs, Sean Murphy hit a fly that Suzuki misplayed, allowing Matt Olson and Forest Wall to score. The Braves, who trailed 6-0 entering the bottom of the sixth, rallied for the two decisive unearned runs against ex-Brave Drew Smyly (11-10).

Atlanta improved to 101-56 and evened the season series with the Cubs at 2-2.