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Rays Lose to Cubs, Drop Six of Last Seven
Ian Happ recorded three hits including his 21st homer while Moisés Ballesteros hit his first career triple as Cubs secured their third straight win, ending Rays' six losses in seven games.
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday afternoon in Chicago with key hits from Ian Happ and Moisés Ballesteros.
- The Cubs took the lead after Happ capped a three-run second inning and Ballesteros hit his first career triple off Rays starter Shane Baz.
- Christopher Morel, traded from Chicago to Tampa Bay in July 2024, hit a three-run homer in his first game back against his former team despite limited playing time this season.
- Morel said he did not plan to homer but gave glory to God, while Baz allowed five runs over 2⅓ innings, and the loss marked Tampa Bay’s sixth defeat in seven games.
- The Rays fell seven games behind the third AL Wild Card spot, continuing their slump, while Chicago posted its third straight win and remains the NL Wild Card leader.
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Rays lose to Cubs, drop six of last seven
Ian Happ homered and Moisés Ballesteros hit a tiebreaking triple, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 6-4. Happ finished with three hits and two RBIs as Chicago posted its third consecutive victory. Nico Hoerner had two…
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BVM Sports USMorel enjoys special moment by going deep in return to Wrigley Field
CHICAGO -- It only took two pitches for Christopher Morel to feel at home at Wrigley Field again. Facing the Cubs for the first time since they traded him to the Rays before last year’s Trade Deadline, Morel stepped to the plate in his return to his first home big
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