Ha-Seong Kim’s Three-Run Homer, Bryce Elder’s Gem Lead Braves Past Cubs 5-1 at Wrigley Field

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

Atlanta Braves Rally for 5-1 Victory Over Chicago Cubs

The Atlanta Braves secured a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 3, 2025. Ha-Seong Kim delivered a critical three-run homer while Bryce Elder dominated on the mound with seven strong innings, helping the Braves come from behind for a decisive road victory.

Game Recap

Chicago took an early lead with Willi Castro’s RBI single in the second inning, giving the Cubs a 1-0 edge. Braves starter Bryce Elder (6-9) settled in quickly, allowing just one unearned run throughout seven innings, striking out six while walking none. Elder finished exceptionally strong, retiring 15 of the last 17 batters he faced.

Cubs rookie Cade Horton delivered an impressive start, throwing 75 pitches over five innings without surrendering a hit and striking out six Braves hitters. Horton retired the last 14 hitters he faced before being replaced by Ben Brown to begin the sixth inning.

The Braves’ offense came alive in the seventh inning. Ozzie Albies broke up Chicago’s combined no-hit bid with a leadoff single. Later in the inning, Ha-Seong Kim, recently claimed on waivers from Tampa Bay, launched a three-run home run to left-center, putting Atlanta on top 3-1. The Braves would go on to add four runs in the seventh frame, using four hits and a walk to create separation.

Albies added an eighth-inning solo homer, finishing with a pivotal performance that included the no-hit breaking single and two RBIs. Tyler Kinley pitched a spotless eighth, while Raisel Iglesias worked around two walks in the ninth to close out the combined four-hitter for Atlanta.

Key Moments

Ozzie Albies’ leadoff single in the seventh inning snapped the Cubs’ combined no-hit bid, setting the stage for Atlanta’s four-run rally.

Ha-Seong Kim’s three-run homer on the first pitch from reliever Drew Pomeranz proved to be the defining blow, turning a deficit into a Braves lead.

Key Stats

Since the All-Star break, Cubs rookie Cade Horton has allowed only 24 hits and four runs over 47 innings, registering an impressive 0.77 ERA. Despite his strong outing against Atlanta, the Cubs bullpen couldn't hold the lead after his departure.

Pitching Lines

Bryce Elder tossed seven innings of four-hit baseball, without allowing an earned run. Cade Horton went five hitless innings for Chicago, striking out six and walking one.

Ben Brown (5-8) took the loss for the Cubs, charged with two runs in the seventh.

Up Next

The Braves return home to face the Seattle Mariners, with left-hander Chris Sale (5-4, 2.45 ERA) slated to start Friday. The Cubs are set to play the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field, with Jake Irvin (8-10, 5.42 ERA) scheduled to pitch for Washington. Chicago had not yet named their starter for Friday’s matchup.

In summary

The Atlanta Braves used a late offensive surge and dominant pitching from Bryce Elder to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-1. Key performances included Ha-Seong Kim’s three-run homer and Ozzie Albies’ multi-hit night. Despite an impressive outing by Cubs rookie Cade Horton and a six-inning no-hit bid, the Braves broke through against the Chicago bullpen to secure an important road win.

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