Ha-Seong Kim blasted a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning to help the visiting Atlanta Braves avoid a sweep of the three-game series with a 5-1 win against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday evening.

Kim, who was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, slammed the first pitch he saw from Drew Pomeranz over the fence in left to give Atlanta a 3-1 lead.

The Braves prevailed despite being held hitless through the first six innings by two Chicago pitchers.

Atlanta starter Bryce Elder (6-9) allowed one run, which was unearned, and four hits over seven innings. He struck out six and didn't walk a batter.

The 26-year-old right-hander had allowed one run and three hits over seven innings in his previous outing, a no-decision against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

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