CHICAGO (AP) - Brian McCann homered twice and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 Thursday.
McCann hit a three-run homer in the first and a solo shot in the seventh for his eighth career multi-homer game. Michael Bourn had a career high-tying four hits, scored two runs, and drove in a run.
Marlon Byrd homered and Tyler Colvin added a triple and a run for the Cubs, who committed four errors.
Brandon Beachy (7-2) won his fourth straight decision, recovering from a shaky start to pitch six innings. He allowed six hits, two earned runs and struck out eight.
Matt Garza (6-10) allowed six runs - three earned - and eight hits over five innings. He struck out six.
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