The Chicago Cubs secured a much-needed 9-5 victory over the Texas Rangers, with Ian Happ playing a key role by tying his career high with four hits and drawing a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning. The Cubs had struggled with runners in scoring position earlier in the series but managed to secure the win with a four-run ninth inning. The bullpen delivered a solid performance, working five scoreless innings to seal the victory.
Ian Happ tied his career high with four hits and drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk from José Leclerc in a four-run ninth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 9-5 on Sunday to salvage the finale of their opening three-game series. https://t.co/r6J6yn1Pze
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- Ian Happ tied his career high with four hits and drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk from José Leclerc in a four-run ninth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 9-5 on Sunday to salvage the finale of their opening three-game series. https://t.co/USNqPal7iU
Cubs take the finale in Texas 9-5 powered by a 4-run ninth. Ian Happ had four hits and two RBI, Morel his a rocket three-run shot and the bullpen was nails, working five scoreless. Much-needed win to ensure it wasn't a lost weekend in Arlington. Now back to cold and rainy Chicago
The Cubs were 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position this series before back-to-back hits by Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger gave the Cubs a four-run cushion. Ian Happ preceded it with a bases-loaded walk to give the Cubs the lead. They desperately needed that inning.