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Cubs Ride 7-Run Inning to Beat Reds for Ninth Straight Win
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, and Shota Imanaga allowed one run over six innings as Chicago won its ninth straight.
- On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, extending their home winning streak at Wrigley Field to 15 games, their longest since 1935.
- Chicago's offense erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning after Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder departed with shoulder tightness, helping the Cubs build a four-game lead in the National League Central.
- Michael Conforto went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs, while Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 28 games.
- Following a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Cubs secured a perfect homestand and now hold a 19-3 record over their last 22 games, entering what researcher Sarah Langs called 'rarified air.'
- Chicago begins a nine-game road trip through Texas, Atlanta, and the South Side of Chicago to face the White Sox, returning home May 18 to host the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Dispatch ArgusChicago baseball report: Cubs adjusting arms on the fly, while White Sox prospect Hagen Smith making strides
The Cubs keep rolling. They just completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, featuring three walk-off wins, as part of 15-consecutive victories at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs sweep Cincinnati Reds for 9th straight win overall and 15th in a row at ‘electric’ Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs had a flair for the dramatic in the first three games against the Cincinnati Reds. They needed just one inning to bury the Reds in an 8-3 win Thursday.
·Chicago, United States
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Conforto, Imanaga power Cubs to win over Reds, extending Cincinnati losing streak
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
·Cincinnati, United States
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