The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 25-12 record and lead the National League Central by 3.5 games. Over the last 24 hours, the club extended its winning streak to eight games. It achieved a dramatic 7-6 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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MLB Game Recap
The Cubs secured their third consecutive walk-off win after rallying from a 6-4 ninth-inning deficit. Starter Colin Rea delivered 5.1 innings. He allowed one earned run on six hits with five strikeouts on 98 pitches. The bullpen then saw dominant relief from Jacob Webb and Phil Maton. The turning point came when Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a game-tying two-run home run in the ninth. Michael Busch followed with a bases-loaded, walk-off walk in the tenth. This sealed the victory.
Standout Performer
Ian Happ led the offense with a remarkable performance. He went 3-for-5 with a home run. He also added two RBIs, scored two runs, and stole a base. His first-inning blast extended his on-base streak to 27 games. It pushed him into 12th place on the Cubs’ all-time home run list. Happ’s consistent production and pressure on the basepaths kept Chicago within striking distance until the late-inning heroics. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s ninth-inning blast forced extras. Michael Busch’s walk-off walk in the bottom of the tenth is also worth noting.
Key News & Notes
The Cubs placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 4. He requires surgery on a meniscus injury in his knee. This surgery sidelines him for the foreseeable future. In a corresponding move, the club selected the contract of RHP Trent Thornton from Triple-A Iowa. He immediately earned the win in his team debut. Additionally, the team’s 14th straight win at Wrigley Field marks their longest home winning streak since 2008.
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Farm Report
- Triple-A Iowa: Pedro Ramírez (3B) went 1-for-4 with a walk. He hit a clutch 11th-inning walk-off single to secure a 3-2 victory over Columbus.
- Double-A Knoxville: The Smokies were rained out on Wednesday night.
- High-A South Bend: Cole Mathis (DH) finished 1-for-3 with his ninth home run of the year. It was a two-run shot that provided the margin in a 3-1 win against Lansing.
- Single-A Myrtle Beach: Logan Poteet (C) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Myrtle Beach lost 4-2 to Hickory. This happened despite a dominant four-inning, five-strikeout start from Coppola.
- Rookie ACL Cubs: No game scheduled
Looking Ahead
Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.40 ERA) takes the mound Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field as the Cubs seek a series sweep against Reds Rhett Lowder (3-2, 5.09 ERA).
The Cubs are on a historical tear at Wrigley. However, losing Matthew Boyd to surgery is a major blow to the rotation’s stability. What do you think?
