Braves Use Lockdown Pitching to Take Game One Versus Cubs

The Atlanta Braves sent A.J. Minter back out there and he got the save with a scoreless ninth inning.

Atlanta Braves pitcher A.J. Minter and catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrate the team's 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves uses some timely hitting and lock down pitching to take game one of the series from the Chicago Cubs, 2-0, in Truist Park on Monday night.

Here’s what you need to know about from the contest.

Reynaldo López continued shoving

López has been Atlanta’s best starter this season, entering tonight with a team-leading 1.53 ERA after six starts.

That ERA’s dropping after this one.

López went five scoreless innings…