The streaking Chicago Cubs will look for their fifth straight win when they visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Chasing the final National League wild-card spot, the Cubs held off a late Washington rally for a 7-6 win on Friday.
Cody Bellinger’s two-run homer capped a seven-run second inning, Keegan Thompson struck out Dylan Crews with the potential tying and winning runs on base in the ninth and the visiting Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cody Bellinger homered to cap a seven-run second inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. Chicago, which has scored 80 runs
The surging Chicago Cubs visit the revived Washington Nationals for an important three-game series beginning on Friday. The Cubs have won three straight and six of seven to propel themselves into the National League wild-card race while the Nationals, who
Christian Bethancourt capped a career day with a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth, lifting the Chicago Cubs to an improbable 14-10 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Bethancourt finished with seven RBIs, six coming
Christian Bethancourt capped a career day with a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth, lifting the Chicago Cubs to an improbable 14-10 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Bethancourt finished with seven RBIs, six coming
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Bethancourt drove in seven runs, including a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth, as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-10 on Wednesday to sweep a three-game series. The Cubs trailed by seven through
Chicago Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts exited Wednesday afternoon’s game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth inning due to an apparent injury. Roberts came off the field with a trainer after allowing Yasmani Grandal’s single with no outs in
Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes could make six more starts this season, or he could be lining up for one of his last outings. Only Pittsburgh knows for sure. What’s not in question is Skenes’ status for Wednesday’s matchup against