Cubs Win In Walk-Off
Dansby Swanson's 10th-Inning Single Lifts Cubs Over Pirates 3-2, Extending Boyd's Streak
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The Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in 10 innings on Wednesday, with Dansby Swanson delivering a two-out RBI single in the 10th to seal the win. WTOP reported that the victory was confirmed only after a video review of the Pirates' challenge.
The win kept the Cubs moving in the right direction, backed by a gem from starter Matthew Boyd and a late-game save by reliever Gavin Holliwell. Holliwell recorded his first career save with a scoreless ninth inning.
Swanson and Suzuki Deliver in Extra Innings
In the top of the 10th, the Cubs used the automatic runner rule to set up their rally. 640WXSM noted that Pedro Ramirez and Ian Happ were placed on base to start the inning. Swanson then lined a single to center field, scoring Happ and giving Chicago the lead.
Seiya Suzuki also scored a key run in the inning, pushing the Cubs ahead 3-2. According to Kansas.com, Swanson's hit came off a Pirates reliever with two outs, making it the decisive blow of the night.
Boyd Dominates for Seven Innings, Streak Stays Alive
Matthew Boyd was sharp on the mound. He gave up just one run in seven innings of work. Boyd kept his six-game winning streak alive with the performance, even though he did not factor into the final decision in extras.
Boyd's only blemish came in the fifth inning. The Pirates scored on back-to-back walks to Marcell Ozuna and Brandon Lowe, followed by infield singles from Jared Triolo and Henry Davis. That put Pittsburgh up 1-0 early.
Crow-Armstrong's 22nd Homer Ties the Game
The Cubs answered in the sixth inning. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 22nd home run of the season to tie the game at 1-1. The blast showed just how dangerous Crow-Armstrong has become in the middle of Chicago's lineup this year.
The score stayed tied through nine innings before Chicago broke through in the 10th. The Cubs then used Holliwell to close it out. He threw a clean ninth, and Chicago held on for the 3-2 final.
Video Review Seals the Cubs' Extra-Inning Victory
The game's ending had a dramatic twist. After Swanson's single scored Happ, the Pirates challenged the call on the field. Lethbridge Herald reported that the call was upheld after a video review, confirming the Cubs' lead run and ending the game.
The win was a complete team effort. Boyd kept the Cubs in the game early. Holliwell shut the door in the ninth. Then Swanson and Suzuki came through when it mattered most in extras. Chicago now looks ahead with momentum.
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