The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 24-12 record. They sit atop the National League Central. Their winning streak has been extended to seven games. The club secured a thrilling 3-2 extra-innings victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. This win marked their 13th consecutive win at Wrigley Field. All your Cubs news & notes right here!
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MLB Game Recap
Chicago rallied to defeat Cincinnati 3-2 in 10 innings. Michael Busch hit a game-tying home run in the eighth. He then delivered a walk-off single in the tenth. Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon threw 100 pitches over 5.2 innings, surrendering five hits and two earned runs while striking out five. The bullpen combined for 4.1 scoreless innings of relief, with Ryan Rolison earning the win after a perfect tenth featuring two strikeouts.
Standout Performer
Michael Busch led the offense. He went 3-for-4 with a home run (3), two RBIs, one run, and a walk. His batting average is .229/.331/.366 for the season. Busch tied the game with a 427-foot solo blast in the eighth. He later delivered the decisive walk-off hit against Sam Moll in the tenth. His late-inning heroics provided the necessary spark to keep the North Siders’ home fortress secure.
Key News & Notes
Closer Daniel Palencia made his first appearance since returning from the 15-day injured list. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning with one hit allowed. Reds reliever Emilio Pagán experienced a left hamstring injury after his first pitch in the ninth. He was carted off and is headed for the IL. Manager Craig Counsell expressed confidence in the team’s depth. He noted that the roster is finally getting healthy. This change comes during a stretch of 17 wins in 20 games.
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Farm Report
- Triple-A: BJ Murray went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in the Iowa Cubs’ 9-6 loss to the Columbus Clippers. Murray’s fifth home run of the year provided the offensive highlight during Iowa’s mid-game rally.
- Double-A: Carter Trice finished 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple, and three RBIs in Knoxville’s 10-4 victory over Birmingham. Trice’s high-octane performance at the plate led the Smokies to an 11-hit explosion at home.
- High-A: Kane Kepley posted a 2-for-4 line. He hit two triples and scored three runs in South Bend’s 9-1 dominant win over Lansing. Kepley’s speed catalyzed an offense that pulled away with five runs in the fourth inning.
- Single-A: Jose Escobar had two hits in four at-bats. He hit a two-run home run and scored twice. This performance contributed to Myrtle Beach’s 7-5 win against Hickory. Escobar’s sixth-inning blast helped the Pelicans hold off a late Crawdads surge.
- Rookie: Felix Cruz went 1-for-3 with a triple. He had three RBIs in the ACL Cubs’ 8-7 comeback victory over the Rangers. Cruz’s clutch bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning erased a late deficit to secure the Rookie-level win
Looking Ahead
The Cubs continue their series against the Reds tonight at Wrigley Field with a 7:40 PM ET first pitch. Colin Rea (4-1, 4.41 ERA) takes the mound for Chicago against Cincinnati’s Brady Singer (2-2, 5.57 ERA).
Chicago is virtually unbeatable at home right now, turning Wrigley Field into a true National League fortress. What do you think?
