Patrick Wisdom hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth inning, Willson Contreras and P.J. Higgins also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 on Tuesday night.
Patrick Wisdom had his sights set on something, anything, in the strike zone. He got a pitch up over the middle of the plate and did he ever drill it.
Contreras connected in his second straight game, smacking a solo drive in the first against Milwaukee starter Eric Lauer. Contreras moved ahead of his brother William of the Atlanta Braves for the major league lead among catchers with his eighth home run."After my first at-bat, I read that on the scoreboard," he said. "Inside, it makes me laugh. It makes me proud. We came a long way.
Mychal Givens got four outs, and David Robertson worked the ninth for his seventh save in nine chances.Former Cub Victor Caratini gave Milwaukee a short-lived 6-3 lead in the sixth with a three-run drive against against reliever Rowan Wick.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Cubs' Chris Morel ‘Nothing But Amazing' in High-Energy MLB DebutCubs’ rookie Chris Morel is fast becoming a high-energy clubhouse and fan favorite after an ‘amazing’ first two weeks in MLB.
Consulte Mais informação »
Cubs' ‘Brothers' Christopher Morel, Nelson Velázquez ReunitedI’m just excited for the opportunity to be here and also play together,” Christopher Morel said of Nelson Velzquez joining the Cubs.
Consulte Mais informação »
Cubs' Matt Swarmer Sharp in MLB Debut After Inspiring Road to ShowYouve just got to work hard and good things will happen,” said Cubs pitcher Matt Swarmer, who made his MLB debut in his seventh year with the organization.
Consulte Mais informação »
MLB Trade Deadline: Stroman Tops Cubs' Trade-Chip Power RankingsAs the Cubs prep the shelves for this year’s selloff, where do Willson Contreras and Ian Happ rank among their trade assets?
Consulte Mais informação »
Giants hit homers in the ninth and 10th to beat the Phillies, 5-4Closer Corey Knebel allowed another homer, as the Phillies lost for the 10th time in the last 14 games.
Consulte Mais informação »
St. Anthony softball rallies in sixth inning to beat Burroughs, moves on to regional semifinalsSt. Anthony softball rallied in the sixth inning to beat Burroughs in the first round of the CIF SoCal Regional Division III playoffs.
Consulte Mais informação »