Observations: Cubs bats go cold vs. Braves' Ian Anderson originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Cubs lost 5-0 to the Braves on Tuesday, falling to 0-2 in the four-game series. The Cubs' road record slipped to 2-6.  Here are 10 takeaways from the game:  The Cubs were without Javy Báez (hamstring) and Kris Bryant (right biceps) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Bryant pinch hit in the ninth. KCKCNico Hoerner, playing shortstop, hit leadoff for the second straight game. A 2020 gold glove finalist at second base, Hoerner had trouble handling two hard-hit ground balls at short on Tuesday.

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