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Chicago Cubs blanked 3-0 by Atlanta Braves

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs lost two of three games in the series.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs lost two of three games in the series.

Cubs first baseman Michael Busch walks toward the clubhouse after striking out as the Cubs lose to the Braves 3-0 on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch walks toward the clubhouse after striking out as the Cubs lose to the Braves 3-0 on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Braves outfielders gather to celebrate a 3-0 victory against the Cubs on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Braves outfielders gather to celebrate a 3-0 victory against the Cubs on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks pitches the ninth inning against the Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws the ninth inning against the Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks sits in the dugout during the eighth inning on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks sits in the dugout during the eighth inning on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks stands near the mound after a Braves run in the eighth inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks stands near the mound after a Braves run in the eighth inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch a home run hit by Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic land in the right field stands during the fifth inning on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch a home run hit by Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic land in the right field stands during the fifth inning on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Luke Little, left, and catcher Yan Gomes head to the dugout after the start of the seventh inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Luke Little, left, and catcher Yan Gomes head to the dugout after the start of the seventh inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Braves center fielder Michael Harris II catches a fly ball from Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki during the fifth inning on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Braves center fielder Michael Harris II catches a fly ball from Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki during the fifth inning on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger returns the bat after striking out in the sixth inning on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger returns the bat after striking out in the sixth inning on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attempt to recover a foul ball hit by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during the sixth inning against the Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attempt to recover a foul ball hit by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during the sixth inning against the Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Yan Gomes, left, and pitcher Ben Brown smile as they head to the dugout after the start of the fourth inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Yan Gomes, left, and pitcher Ben Brown smile as they head to the dugout after the start of the fourth inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson recovers a ball hit by Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. for a single in the first inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson recovers a ball hit by Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. for a single in the first inning, May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Jackson Tarr, 6, shouts toward Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson for an autograph before a game against the Braves on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Jackson Tarr, 6, shouts toward Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson for an autograph before a game against the Braves on May 23, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Ben Brown looks toward the outfield before taking the mound against the Braves in the first inning on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Ben Brown looks toward the outfield before taking the mound against the Braves in the first inning on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attempt to recover a ball thrown into the stands before a game between the Cubs and Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans look for a thrown ball in the stands before a game between the Cubs and Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks with a reporter before a game against the Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks with a reporter before a game against the Braves on May 23, 2024 at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)