Jon Lester didn't give up an earned run in seven innings of work as the Cubs cruised to a, 13-2, blowout win over the Braves at Turner Field. Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward each collected three base knocks as Chicago piled up 16 hits in total. Javier Baez launched a three-run homer to cap a six-run eighth inning as the Cubbies improved to a major-league best 43-and-18.
Atlanta rookie John Gant suffered the loss in his first major-league start. The Braves have dropped eight of their last ten games.
The Cubs will be in Washington tonight to open up a 3-game series.