Cubs rally twice, extend streak with wins again
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Chicago — On Monday and Tuesday nights, the Chicago Cubs rallied late to beat the Cincinnati Reds, winning 5-4 on Monday after Michael Conforto’s pinch-hit ninth-inning solo home run and 3-2 on Tuesday when Michael Busch hit a tying eighth-inning homer and delivered the winning RBI in the 10th.
Chicago — On Monday and Tuesday nights, the Chicago Cubs rallied late to beat the Cincinnati Reds, winning 5-4 on Monday after Michael Conforto’s pinch-hit ninth-inning solo home run and 3-2 on Tuesday when Michael Busch hit a tying eighth-inning homer and delivered the winning RBI in the 10th.
The victories extended the Cubs’ winning streak to six and then seven games this week, improved their stretch to 16 wins in 19 and 17 wins in 20 games respectively, lengthened Wrigley Field home winning runs to 12 and 13 games, and included a left hamstring injury to Reds reliever Emilio Pagán that could affect the bullpen in upcoming games.
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Timeline
- 1. Pre-game storm caused a 1 hour, 40 minute delay before Monday’s matchup.
- 2. Monday night: Conforto pinch-hit solo homer in ninth; Cubs won 5-4.
- 3. After Monday: Cubs noted at 23-12 with 16 wins in 19 games and 12 straight home wins.
- 4. Tuesday night: Michael Busch tied game in eighth and drove in winning run in 10th for a 3-2 win.
- 5. Tuesday incident: Emilio Pagán left with a left hamstring injury; Reds losing streak reached five games.
Why it matters
The Cubs' winning streak is a morale booster for fans, and a testament to the team's resilience. If you're a Reds fan, Pagán's injury could spell trouble for the bullpen in upcoming games. Keep an eye on how this plays out.
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