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ATLANTA (AP) \u2014 The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories.<\/p>\n

The Braves improved MLB\u2019s top record to 30-13 with another thrilling win Wednesday night, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1. <\/p>\n

Read more No closing this game as Rangers beat Dbacks after frantic 9th inning and Jansen\u2019s walk-off hit<\/a><\/p>\n

Mike Yastrzemski came the bench to contribute a pinch-hit double that drove in the tie-breaking run, and jack-of-all-trades Mauricio Dub\u00f3n followed with a two-run homer into the Chicago bullpen that finished off the Cubs.<\/p>\n

Throw in another stout performance by the bullpen, which got one scoreless inning apiece from four relievers, and this team is threatening to run away with the NL East before the calendar turns to summer. <\/p>\n

The Braves are up by nine games on second-place Washington and have a double-figure margin over everyone else in the division. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no egos here,\u201d said Yastrzemski, who contributed his first homer of the season the previous night in a 5-2 victory over the Cubs. \u201cNobody feels like they own any piece of this team. We\u2019re all pulling on the same rope together, the same direction. Whatever opportunities come for you that day, that\u2019s good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

While stars such as Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, Chris Sale and Ozzie Albies are having big years, some lesser-known players are also having a significant impact.<\/p>\n

That includes Dub\u00f3n, who was acquired from Houston over the winter for journeyman Nick Allen and has filled in whenever needed. <\/p>\n

Dub\u00f3n started the season at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim recovered from an injury but now is largely playing the outfield, even taking the leadoff role in the lineup while former NL MVP Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. is on the injured list.<\/p>\n

The clinching homer showed how much faith the Braves and their first-year manager, Walt Weiss, have in their utility ace.<\/p>\n

Read more James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT for 3-2 series lead<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIn years past for me, I would\u2019ve gotten pinch-hit right there and they wouldn\u2019t let me hit,\u201d Dub\u00f3n said. \u201cBut I ended up putting up a two-run homer. I think it\u2019s that confidence he gives you when you\u2019re playing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dub\u00f3n is still motivated by being picked in the 26th round \u2014 the 773rd choice overall \u2014 of the 2013 draft.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m trying to prove people wrong,\u201d he said, breaking into a satisfied smile. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing that for a while now.\u201d <\/p>\n

Weiss, who took over when long-time manager Brian Snitker retired after a disappointing 2025 campaign, has the Braves solidly on track for a return to the postseason.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s not looking at the big picture by any stretch, but he can\u2019t help but be satisfied at the way his managerial tenure has started. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so engrossed with the day to day,\u201d Weiss said. \u201cYou want to attack each day the best you can, and these guys are doing that. They confront every challenge that comes our way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yastrzemski, like everyone else on the roster, is eager to step up whenever needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome days your role is going to be a cheerleader. Keep everyone in a good mood, pull for the guys, bring somebody a water when they\u2019re thirsty,\u201d he said. \u201cThose things, it\u2019s real. When you see that happening with other guys, you can\u2019t help but do it yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more Ohtani throws 7 scoreless innings as Dodgers beat Giants 4-0 to end 4-game losing streak<\/a><\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

AP MLB: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/mlb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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