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Danby Swanson caps monster doubleheader as Cubs sweep Mets
Swanson drove in 11 runs across two games, breaking the Cubs’ franchise mark and powering a sweep of the Mets.
- On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson drove in 11 runs during a doubleheader sweep of the New York Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.
- Swanson, who entered Tuesday with only 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games, attributed his sudden offensive surge to finding consistent work and driving through good pitches.
- Through the first three games of the series, Swanson has tallied 15 RBIs and three home runs while batting 7-for-12, marking one of the most prolific single-series performances in team history.
- The Mets committed six errors in the second game, extending their losing streak to five games, while the Cubs have now won eight of their last 11 contests.
- Chicago Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd is expected to return from the injured list to start Thursday against Mets RHP Freddy Peralta.
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Danby Swanson caps monster doubleheader as Cubs sweep Mets
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left, 44% Center
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- 44% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center
L 44%
C 44%
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