The Chicago Cubs finally put an end to their four-game losing streak Thursday night in Atlanta, grinding out a 2-0 victory over the Braves. While the offense continues to struggle, it was the pitching that stole the show—and saved the day.

Ben Brown delivered his second consecutive dominant start, holding the Braves to just one hit and one walk over four scoreless innings while striking out seven. It was a performance that echoed his last outing in Texas, where he tossed four hitless frames. Brown has now turned in two straight starts of four shutout innings, a feat only matched by Shōta Imanaga’s hitless four-inning Opening Day start against the Dodgers earlier this season.

The Cubs had their chances early against Braves ace Chris Sale, collecting five hits over the first four innings. But once again, runners in scoring position proved to be a frustrating hurdle. The breakthrough finally came in the sixth inning. Ian Happ drew a leadoff walk, and a Seiya Suzuki grounder turned into an error by shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, putting runners on first and third. Matt Shaw then beat out a double-play relay, allowing Happ to score the game's first run.

From there, the bullpen took over. Hoby Milner worked two scoreless innings, allowing just one single while getting a stellar defensive assist from Dansby Swanson. Phil Maton followed with a strong seventh, striking out two and giving up only a single. Then came the insurance run in the top of the eighth: Ian Happ launched a massive solo home run that was as long as it was important. Jacob Webb closed the door with a clean eighth, and the Cubs held on for the much-needed win.

Sometimes, two runs are all you need—especially when the pitching is this sharp.