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Busch and Crow-Armstrong help the Cubs beat the Reds 7-6 for their 8th straight win
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6, marking their eighth consecutive win. Michael Busch drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning after Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run homer in the ninth.
Key points
- Cubs beat Reds 7-6
- Michael Busch drove in the winning run
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run homer
- Cubs' eighth consecutive victory
- Ian Happ contributed with three hits and a homer
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CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning after Pete Crow-Armstrong connected for a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
It was the third consecutive walk-off win for the Cubs. Busch hit an RBI single in the 10th inning of Tuesday night's 3-2 victory over the Reds.
Seiya Suzuki was intentionally walked by Brock Burke (1-2) before Busch was nearly hit by a sinker on a 3-1 pitch, bringing in the winning run and delighting the crowd of 34,143.
Ian Happ also homered as NL Central-leading Chicago won for the 18th time in 21 games overall. Happ finished with three hits and scored twice.
The Cubs also won their 14th straight home game for their longest win streak at Wrigley Field since they also won 14 in a row at the iconic ballpark in 2008.
Matt McLain and Spencer Steer homered for Cincinnati in its sixth consecutive loss.
Q&A
How did the Cubs win against the Reds on Wednesday night?
The Cubs won 7-6 with Michael Busch driving in the winning run via a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning.
What was the significance of Pete Crow-Armstrong's performance in the game?
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a crucial two-run homer in the ninth inning, contributing to the Cubs' comeback victory.
What is the Cubs' current winning streak after their game against the Reds?
The Cubs have now won eight consecutive games following their victory over the Reds.