The '57 Braves started a series at Wrigley Field against the Cubs on May 24 with a 5-1 loss.
Moe Drobowsky scattered nine hits and four walks in a complete game victory.
The Braves got the early lead in the first inning. Eddie Matthews walked with two outs and scored on a Joe Adcock double.
In the second inning, Frank Ernaga hit his first major league home run in his first major league at bat. Ernaga tripled in a run and scored on a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning for a 3-1 lead.
The Cubs scored two more runs in the sixth to account for the final score.
Complete box score and play-by-play are HERE.
The Braves are 19-11 after the loss. They are tied for second place in the National League with the Dodgers. Both teams are two games behind the Reds.
The series in Chicago continues on May 25.
Scheduled starters 5/25/57:
MIL: Bob Buhl
CHI: Don Kaiser
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