Astros Win; Walker's Two Homers; Braves Walk Off
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CHICAGO — Christian Walker homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday, extending Chicago's losing streak to seven games. In Atlanta, Chadwick Tromp delivered a two-out, walk-off single in the 11th inning, giving the Braves a victory over the Washington Nationals this week.
Saturday's box scores show Kai-Wei Teng allowed two hits across six innings while Bryan King recorded a save for the Astros; Yordan Alvarez left with a back spasm and reported right scapula tightness. In Atlanta, Tyler Kinley earned the win, Paxton Schultz was charged with the loss, and Bryce Elder recorded his eighth quality start.
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Timeline
- 1. Curtis Mead homered for Washington in the sixth inning against Atlanta.
- 2. CJ Abrams hit a two-run triple in the 10th to give Washington a temporary lead.
- 3. Atlanta tied the game in the 10th with RBIs from Chadwick Tromp and Mauricio Dubón.
- 4. Chadwick Tromp hit a two-out, walk-off single in the 11th to win for the Braves.
- 5. In Chicago, Christian Walker hit two home runs; Yordan Alvarez exited with a back spasm.
Why it matters
If you're a baseball fan, this is a big deal. The Astros' victory extends the Cubs' losing streak, and the Braves' dramatic win keeps them in the playoff hunt. If you're a fantasy baseball player, keep an eye on Christian Walker and Chadwick Tromp's performances.
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