Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge throws in the ninth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. It was Hodge’s major-league debut. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge throws in the ninth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. It was Hodge’s major-league debut. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Luis Vázquez applauds while heading to the dugout in the ninth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. It was his major-league debut. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Luis Vázquez swings for a strike in the ninth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. It was his first major-league at-bat. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Luis Vázquez heads to the dugout after striking out in the ninth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. It was his first major-league at-bat. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) and starting pitcher Max Fried (54) celebrate a 9-2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, gestures after reaching second base on a throwing error in the eighth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) stretches but cannot catch an errant throw from third base, resulting in Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reaching second base in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher José Cuas wipes his forehead in the dugout after throwing against the Braves in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher José Cuas throws against the Braves in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay watches from the dugout in the eighth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher José Cuas briefly closes his eyes on the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher José Cuas heads to the dugout after throwing against the Braves in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is congratulated after scoring on a groundout from catcher Miguel Amaya in the sixth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher José Cuas presses the glove to his face after giving up back-to-back home runs to the Braves in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Cubs in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya swings for a foul ball in the sixth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Braves starting pitcher Max Fried calls for time in the sixth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele heads to the clubhouse after being taken out of the game in the seventh inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson swings for a foul ball in the second inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans shield their eyes from the setting sun as Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws against the Cubs in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson swings for a foul ball in the second inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs first baseman Patrick Wisdom blows a bubble while heading to the dugout after striking out in the second inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A Braves fan holds a sign cheering right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in the fifth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, right, heads to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II catches a fly ball from Cubs third baseman Nick Madrigal in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Braves manager Brian Snitker, left, congratulates left fielder Adam Duvall (14) on a two-run home run against the Cubs in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele heads to the dugout after throwing three consecutive strikeouts to end the top of the fourth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws against the Cubs in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A splinter flies near the face of Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner as he breaks the bat on a ground out in the first inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks answers reporters’ questions before a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Sibling Cubs fans hold baseballs in anticipation of autographs from players before a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Football head coach David Braun lifts his youngest daughter Blake before throwing a ceremonial first pitch for a game between the Cubs and Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge retrieves balls during batting practice before a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Football head coach David Braun and his family make a Wildcats claw gesture before throwing a ceremonial first pitch for a game between the Cubs and Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks answers reporters’ questions before a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele throws against the Braves in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele throws against the Braves in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
