The Cubs have jumped out to a three-run lead in the first inning in Houston tonight thanks to a Dansby Swanson run-scoring triple (Christopher Morel had walked!), an Ian Happ sac fly, and a Seiya Suzuki homer.
Swanson was owed this one after that “catch” off the wall last night that should’ve been a double:
And Suzuki homers for the second night in a row, and third time in four games:
That was quite a shot from Suzuki, who is officially on fire.