Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 10 hours ago

Cubs Score 7 Runs in the 2nd Inning and Get Homers From Swanson and PCA in 8-6 Win over Rockies

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-6 at Wrigley Field, concluding their three-game series with a victory.
Chicago broke the game open with a seven-run second inning against Rockies starter Sean Sullivan, featuring Dansby Swanson's two-run home run and Matt Shaw's 102.4-mph triple.
Pete Crow-Armstrong added his 15th home run of the season in the fourth inning, marking his third consecutive game with a home run and keeping him on pace for a 30/30 season.
Javier Assad earned his fifth win after a 5.2-inning start allowing two runs, though the Cubs' bullpen surrendered four late runs before Jacob Webb recorded the final save.
The Cubs improved to 39-36, clinching back-to-back series wins for the first time since May 6 after taking two of three games against Colorado.

Insights by Ground AI

24 Articles

Reuters

Reposted by

KMJ-AF1

Center

Seven-run inning carries Cubs to series victory over Rockies

23 hours ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article

Chicago Tribune

Center

Chicago Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning — and get homers from Dansby Swanson and PCA — in 8-6 win

Dansby Swanson launched a two-run shot during the Chicago Cubs’ seven-run second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong added his 15th of the season in the fourth.

1 day ago·Chicago, United States

Read Full Article

Associated Press News

+14 Reposted by 14 other sources

Lean Left

Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from Swanson and PCA in 8-6 win over Rockies

Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6. Swanson launched a two-run shot during the Cubs’ seven-run second inning and Crow-Armstrong added his 15th of the season in the fourth to help Chicago take two of three games in the series.

1 day ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article

Sports Illustrated

Lean Left

3 Takeaways After Cubs Offense Breaks Through to Crush Rockies, Take Series

The Chicago Cubs (39-36) have now clinched back-to-back series wins for the first time since May 6. An 8-6 rubber-match win over the Colorado Rockies (28-47) o

1 day ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article

The Washington Post

Lean Left

Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from ...

2 days ago

Read Full Article

psn.si

Javier Assad Points His Victory 5 of the Season

CHICAGO.- Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong connected home runs, and the Puppies beat the Rockies by 8-6 on Wednesday night. Swanson fired a two-run quadrangular during the Cubs' second seven-notation entry, and Crow-Armstrong added the number 15 of the season in the fourth to help Chicago [...] The post Javier Assad points out his 5th win of the season aparece primero en PSN Noticias.

23 hours ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year