US EditionNico Hoerner's big night helps Cub clinch series vs. Rays
Nico Hoerner went 3 for 5 with two RBIs, and Michael Conforto added a bases-clearing double as Chicago capitalized on three Tampa Bay errors.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 at Tropicana Field, with Nico Hoerner hitting a leadoff homer and Michael Conforto delivering a bases-clearing double during a five-run fifth inning.
- The Cubs' offense totaled 15 runs over the past two games, a welcome surge after a slow start, while Tampa Bay committed three throwing errors in the fifth that proved decisive.
- Colin Rea allowed one run in five innings to earn his first win, stepping into the rotation for injured Cade Horton, while relievers Hoby Milner, Ben Brown, and Hunter Harvey finished the five-hitter.
- Extending his on-base streak to 11 games, Nico Hoerner went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and said, "It's super uplifting," regarding the team's collective success regardless of season timing.
- The Cubs return to Wrigley Field on Friday to host the Pirates, where Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga will face Pirates RHP Carmen Mlodzinski in the series opener.
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Cubs offense 'clicks as an entire group' in series win over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Leave it to left fielder Micahel Conforto, to get the big hit for the Cubs.With the bases loaded in the fifth inning, Conforto delivered a bases-clearing, two-run scoring double — the other run scored on an error — in Wednesday’s 6-2 win that broke the game open for the Cubs.Conforto said he didn’t get off to the start he wanted to at Wrigley Field because he was consistently late at the plate. He tweaked his routine and a…
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Nico Hoerner powers the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the error-prone Rays at Tropicana Field
Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 at Tropicana Field.
CUBS POSTGAME: Chicago Cubs WIN SERIES vs Rays & Michael Conforto HEATING UP!
The Chicago Cubs secured a crucial series win against the Tampa Bay Rays, showcasing strong individual performances and solid team dynamics. Key players included Nico Hoerner, who impressed enough to warrant discussions on a contract extension, alongside Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly, who contributed significantly with their batting. Starting pitcher Colin Rea set an effective tone with his performance on the mound, while Dansby Swanson and …
Nico Hoerner connected a home run by opening the game and then provided a double booster during a five-run fifth inning, while Chicago Puppies beat the careless Rays of Tampa Bay on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.
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