Cubs use explosive first inning to take down Braves
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Home runs by Dansby Swanson and Jeimer Candelario capped a five-run first inning, which set the Chicago Cubs on their way to an 8-6 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
Atlanta became Major League Baseball's first team with 70 wins this season thanks to Friday's 8-0 shutout to open the three-game weekend series in Chicago. Saturday's first inning fast established