Cubs' Hoerner Sparkles in World Series Dream

0:00On April 20th, Chicago Cubs just swept the meds with a tight two-to-one walkoff win on Sunday thanks to Nico Hurner's clutch sacrifice fly. Pete Crow Armstrong, standing at his locker, called Hurner his favorite player in baseball, praising him as the best bat-to-ball guy around. That victory bumped the Cubs to 12 wins and nine losses early in the season. Over their last seven games, the Cubs pulled off comebacks in five, even if some were from Slim one-run deficits. Manager Craig Counsel downplayed it, saying it doesn't always feel dramatic, but those late rallies like Sundays show real grit. The pitching staff kept things tight while the offense struggled, going just one for 19 with runners in scoring position until the ninth. Players are buzzing about this resilient edge, with Crow Armstrong noting how they aim to dominate no matter what. Counsel shrugged off early hiccups, crediting that mindset for building winning streaks. Hurner's steady approach has everyone fired up, especially after the big extension that pays him like a top-second baseman.

1:00In the Cubs last five wins, Hurner racked up 11 RBIs, two homers, and nine hits, thriving in big spots. The meds pitched to him with first base open, and he made them regret it. teammates like Michael Conforto say he's locked in, doing it all on the field. This hot streak fuels the Cubs World Series dreams, with Hurner settling in thanks to a purposeful roster and great fans at Rigley. When the spotlight's bright, he's shining brightest, carrying the team forward. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to New York Met's news today, AI Power Team Coverage.