Alexander Canario has a trio of firsts in Cubs’ blowout win

Alexander Canario has a trio of firsts in Cubs’ blowout win

CHICAGO — In the midst of a decisive victory, a Cubs' rookie had two memorable firsts of his career at the Friendly Confines. You might say Alexander Canario did so in "grand fashion" late Tuesday evening. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The first year outfielder got his first major league homer in the eighth inning of a 14-1 win over the Pirates at Wrigley Field, doing so with the bases loaded off pitcher Kyle Nicolas. Canario excitedly…

Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half-game lead for last wild card

Game played in Chicago on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs snap 5-game losing streak behind Alexander Canario’s grand slam in 14-1 win

Somehow, the Chicago Cubs had to find a way to reverse the alarming trend over the last 10 days during their slide down the wild-card standings. The Cubs ended their five-game losing streak that had tied their season-high by jumping on a Pirates pitching staff they have feasted on this year. They have recorded five 10- plus run games against the Pirates, the first...

Seiya Suzuki Has Three of Chicago’s 12 Hits; Suzuki’s 19th Home Run Helps Cubs Rout Pirates 14-1

Seiya Suzuki homered for the Cubs, and Suzuki had three of Chicago's 12 hits. the Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 14-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Alexander Canario hits grand slam and Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to remain in wild card spot

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Alexander Canario hit a grand slam for his first major league home run in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 14-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Alexander Canario hits grand slam and Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to remain in wild card spot

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Alexander Canario hit a grand slam for his first major league home run in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 14-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.