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Cubs Edge Rockies 4-3 to Clinch Coors Field Series

The victory preserved Chicago's two-game hold on the NL's top wild card.

Overview

  • Javier Assad worked six innings with three runs allowed to earn his first win in nearly a year after a recall prompted by Jameson Taillon’s injury.
  • Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki reached base 10 times, with Tucker driving in Busch after a center‑field triple for a key sixth‑inning run.
  • Daniel Palencia recorded a 1-2-3 ninth with two strikeouts for his 21st save in 23 chances.
  • Chicago improved to 5-0 against Colorado this season and secured the series before heading home.
  • Rookie McCade Brown labored in his first Coors Field start for Colorado, allowing three runs in four innings on 84 pitches as the Rockies’ skid continued.