Seiya Suzuki continued his strong performance, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs in his second consecutive game with multiple hits. The Chicago Cubs secured a 10-6 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
Suzuki's key contribution came in the second inning. With the bases loaded and two outs, he drove a two-run single to left field, giving the Cubs a 3-2 lead. This hit came off a 2-1 cutter from Patrick Corbin.
Suzuki's success continued as he singled in the first inning and then again to start the fifth. His teammates capitalized on the subsequent base hits, loading the bases. A sacrifice fly by Dansby Swanson brought Suzuki home, extending the Cubs' lead to 4-3. Nico Hoerner then added two more runs with a single.
The Rangers managed to tie the game at 6-6 in the eighth inning. However, two errors by the Rangers proved costly. The Cubs capitalized, scoring four crucial runs in the bottom of the eighth. Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong each contributed two RBIs with singles, ultimately securing the win for the Cubs.
9 Comments
Raphael
Let’s see Suzuki perform under pressure in a crucial game before we praise him too much.
Leonardo
The Cubs are building momentum! Suzuki's hit in the second inning was a game-changer!
Michelangelo
Suzuki’s hits were good, but he needs to do this consistently, not just two games.
Donatello
Cubs fans need to temper their expectations after one game; the team is still flawed.
Raphael
Great team effort! Suzuki is proving he can be relied on in tight situations!
Mariposa
What’s the point of celebrating a win when the team is still below .500?
Raphael
So happy for the team and Suzuki! It’s been exciting to watch him play so well lately!
Michelangelo
Anyone could’ve gotten those hits with the way the Rangers were playing defense.
Leonardo
This is what we expect from Suzuki! Glad to see him finally deliver on the field!