The development of left-hander Justin Steele took another step forward Saturday as he was allowed to work out of a fifth-inning jam that qualified him for his first win since April 9.
Steele (2-5), with the benefit of a 4-2 lead, escaped further danger with the help of Jason Heyward’s running catch in right field in the Cubs’ 6-3 win over the Braves.
Manager David Ross was impressed that Steele worked out of a jam after allowing a homer to Adam Duval to start the fifth. Steele loaded the bases before Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly with reliever Scott Effross warming.