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Tucker enjoys huge game against former team as Cubs hammer Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker launched a three-run homer and matched a season high with four hits against the team that traded him in December, and the Chicago Cubs routed Houston 12-3 on Saturday night to stop the Astros' five-game winning streak. Tucker also scored four times to pace a Cubs lineup that pounded out 15 hits, including three by Dansby Swanson. Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch and Nico Hoerner also went deep. Advertisement Chicago hit three homers in an inning for the second time this season during a seven-run fourth. Busch and Hoerner had back-to-back solo shots to put the Cubs on top 3-2, and Tucker's drive made it 7-2. The offensive outburst came in support of Colin Rea (5-3), who allowed two runs and five hits over five innings. The only blemish on his line was rookie Cam Smith's two-run homer in the third, which briefly gave the Astros a 2-1 lead. Smith, part of the package Houston received for Tucker, finished with two hits and has homered in consecutive games for the first time in his career. Lance McCullers Jr. (1-3) came off the injured list and allowed eight runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings. Advertisement Isaac Paredes, also part of the Astros' trade return for Tucker, hit his 17th home run. Key moment Tucker's three-run homer in the fourth that put the Cubs ahead 7-2. Key stat McCullers has a 10.89 ERA in five home starts this season, but hasn't allowed an earned run in three road starts. Up next Houston LHP Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.88 ERA) opposes RHP Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.77 ERA) when the series concludes Sunday. ___ AP MLB: The Associated Press
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Tucker enjoys huge game against former team as Cubs hammer Astros
Kyle Tucker launched a three-run homer and matched a season high with four hits against the team that traded him in December, and the Chicago Cubs routed Houston 12-3 on Saturday night to stop the Astros' five-game winning streak. Tucker also scored four times to pace a Cubs lineup that pounded out 15 hits, including three by Dansby Swanson. Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch and Nico Hoerner also went deep. Chicago hit three homers in an inning for the second time this season during a seven-run fourth. Busch and Hoerner had back-to-back solo shots to put the Cubs on top 3-2, and Tucker's drive made it 7-2. The offensive outburst came in support of Colin Rea (5-3), who allowed two runs and five hits over five innings. The only blemish on his line was rookie Cam Smith's two-run homer in the third, which briefly gave the Astros a 2-1 lead. Smith, part of the package Houston received for Tucker, finished with two hits and has homered in consecutive games for the first time in his career. Lance McCullers Jr. (1-3) came off the injured list and allowed eight runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings. Isaac Paredes, also part of the Astros' trade return for Tucker, hit his 17th home run. Tucker's three-run homer in the fourth that put the Cubs ahead 7-2. McCullers has a 10.89 ERA in five home starts this season, but hasn't allowed an earned run in three road starts. Houston LHP Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.88 ERA) opposes RHP Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.77 ERA) when the series concludes Sunday.
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3 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Tucker Enjoys Huge Game Against Former Team as Cubs Hammer Astros
Kyle Tucker launched a three-run homer and matched a season high with four hits against the team that traded him in December, and the Chicago Cubs routed Houston 12–3 on Saturday night to stop the Astros' five-game winning streak. Tucker also scored four times to pace a Cubs lineup that pounded out 15 hits, including three by Dansby Swanson. Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch, and Nico Hoerner also went deep. Chicago hit three homers in an inning for the second time this season during a seven-run fourth. Busch and Hoerner had back-to-back solo shots to put the Cubs on top 3–2, and Tucker's drive made it 7–2. The offensive outburst came in support of Colin Rea (5–3), who allowed two runs and five hits over five innings. The only blemish on his line was rookie Cam Smith's two-run homer in the third, which briefly gave the Astros a 2–1 lead. Smith, part of the package Houston received for Tucker, finished with two hits and has homered in consecutive games for the first time in his career. Lance McCullers Jr. (1–3) came off the injured list and allowed eight runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings. Isaac Paredes, also part of the Astros' trade return for Tucker, hit his 17th home run. Key moment: Tucker's three-run homer in the fourth that put the Cubs ahead 7–2. Key stat: McCullers has a 10.89 ERA in five home starts this season but hasn't allowed an earned run in three road starts. Up next: Houston LHP Framber Valdez (8–4, 2.88 ERA) opposes RHP Jameson Taillon (7–5, 4.77 ERA) when the series concludes Sunday.
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
Tucker enjoys huge game against former team as Cubs hammer Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker launched a three-run homer and matched a season high with four hits against the team that traded him in December, and the Chicago Cubs routed Houston 12-3 on Saturday night to stop the Astros' five-game winning streak. Tucker also scored four times to pace a Cubs lineup that pounded out 15 hits, including three by Dansby Swanson. Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch and Nico Hoerner also went deep. Chicago hit three homers in an inning for the second time this season during a seven-run fourth. Busch and Hoerner had back-to-back solo shots to put the Cubs on top 3-2, and Tucker's drive made it 7-2. The offensive outburst came in support of Colin Rea (5-3), who allowed two runs and five hits over five innings. The only blemish on his line was rookie Cam Smith's two-run homer in the third, which briefly gave the Astros a 2-1 lead. Smith, part of the package Houston received for Tucker, finished with two hits and has homered in consecutive games for the first time in his career. Lance McCullers Jr. (1-3) came off the injured list and allowed eight runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings. Isaac Paredes, also part of the Astros' trade return for Tucker, hit his 17th home run. Key moment Tucker's three-run homer in the fourth that put the Cubs ahead 7-2. Key stat McCullers has a 10.89 ERA in five home starts this season, but hasn't allowed an earned run in three road starts. Up next Houston LHP Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.88 ERA) opposes RHP Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.77 ERA) when the series concludes Sunday. ___ AP MLB:
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3 days ago
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Astros host the Cubs on 9-game home win streak
Chicago Cubs (48-34, first in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (49-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Astros: Lance McCullers (0-0) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -126, Cubs +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their nine-game home win streak alive when they take on the Chicago Cubs. Houston is 49-33 overall and 31-13 at home. Astros pitchers have a collective 3.42 ERA, which ranks fourth in the majors. Chicago is 48-34 overall and 23-19 in road games. The Cubs have the third-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .444. The teams square off Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Pena has a .322 batting average to lead the Astros, and has 18 doubles, a triple and 11 home runs. Cam Smith is 15 for 37 with three home runs and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. Advertisement Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with a .294 batting average, and has 17 doubles, a triple, two home runs, 17 walks and 34 RBIs. Kyle Tucker is 13 for 40 with three home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 8-2, .275 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs Cubs: 4-6, .262 batting average, 6.31 ERA, outscored by eight runs INJURIES: Astros: Jeremy Pena: day-to-day (rib), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder) Advertisement Cubs: Miguel Amaya: 10-Day IL (oblique), Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
