Cubs look to ride momentum from 'brilliant' play into series win vs. D-backs

Dansby Swanson Makes Savage Defensive Play To Secure Cubs' Win, Celebrates Accordingly

Dansby Swanson may be off to a slow start at the plate to begin the new MLB season, but the shortstop is making up for it in the field, and doing so in style.Swanson's Chicago Cubs took a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the 9th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, and while it looked as if they would cruise to victory, nothing came easy in the final frame.Veteran closer Ryan Pressly gave up a single to Josh Naylor to start the in…

Cubs look to ride momentum from 'brilliant' play into series win vs. D-backs

The Chicago Cubs consider their instincts and athleticism team strengths, and both came into play on Saturday. That was evident when Chicago shortstop Dansby Swanson turned Corbin Carroll's infield single into a game-ending out in the Cubs' 4-3 victory over…

Matthew Boyd - Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher

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Kyle Tucker homers as the Cubs hold off the Diamondbacks for a 4

PHOENIX — Kyle Tucker hit his first home run with the Chicago Cubs, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective innings as Chicago bounced back from Friday’s 8-1 loss to Arizona. Ryan Pressly worked a rocky ninth inning for his first save with the Cubs.Tucker had three hits. With one out in the fifth and Jon Berti aboard after a leadoff single, Tucker hit a drive to …

Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit his first home run with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective innings as Chicago bounced back from Friday's 8-1 loss to Arizona. Ryan Pressly worked a rough ninth inning for his first save with the Cubs. Tucker had three hits. With one out in the fifth inning and Jon Berti aboard after a leadoff…

Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw power Cubs past Diamondbacks

Kyle Tucker had three hits including his first homer of the season, rookie Matt Shaw hit his first major league homer and the Chicago Cubs held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in Phoenix on Saturday.