The Atlanta Braves and the host Cubs will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday in Chicago.
The Cubs answered an 8-0 setback in the series opener Friday with an 8-6 victory Saturday. Chicago scored five runs in the first inning en route to recording its 12th win in the last 15 games.
"He did a lot for us in his years ," Braves manager Brian Snitker said Friday. "Everything he brought was huge. ... He was an integral part in us winning a world championship ." The Cubs will try to claim the series and continue their pursuit of the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers with left-hander Justin Steele on the mound.
"Anytime you get a win, put up 20 runs, it's a good day at the ballpark," Steele said. "It's good to be on that side of things."Morton permitted three solo homers and struck out eight in six innings of a 4-1 setback to the Los Angeles Angels on July 31.
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