Astros 7, Cubs 6: Kyle Tucker's two-run single caps four-run ninth
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. talks with Kyle Tucker during BP before an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Houston.Kyle Tucker's two-run single capped a remarkable comeback over the last two innings as the Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep at Minute Maid Park.
“He’s worked hard to get to this point, and he knows that we need him,” Baker said. “When you reach a goal in life, you have to make new goals, and I’m sure his new goals are to stay here.” The Cubs’ six runs through the first four innings Wednesday were nearly as many as they scored in the first two games combined . Cubs starter Drew Smyly allowed a lone run on four hits over six innings while striking out eight.
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