Cubs' Swanson Walk-off Sparks Nine-Game Win Streak

0:00It's April 23rd. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Chicago Cubs pulled off an 8-7 thriller over the Phillies in 10 Endings, with Danzby Swanson slapping a game ending single 2. Right center. That hit scored in half from 3rd, marking Swanson's first walkoff with the Cubs and pushing their win streak to 9 games while dropping Philly to a 9-game skid. The matchup was a roller coaster, starting with the Cubs up 6-2 before the Phillies chipped away with 3 in the 7th. And Mundo Sosa tied it in the 8th, but Seia Suzuki blasted a homer to go ahead 7-6, only for Adolus Garcia to even it again in the 9th. Fans that Wrigley were buzzing on this warm, windy night blowing out to left as the Cubs nosh to season high 18 hits. Michael Bush crushed a 3 run homer for 4 RBI's and Suzuki added 3 hits plus 3 homers over his last 3 games. Philly's is Brandon Marshwin deep twice with 3 hits total.

1:02Pictures had rough outings too. Cubs starter Edward Cabrera gave up 5 runs over 7 innings while Philly's Christopher Sanchez surrendered 6. Runs in 13 hits in 5 and a 3rd. Javier Assad picked up the win, Tanner Banks took the loss. Cubs now roll to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers Friday with Jamison Taylon on the mound, while Philly's head to Atlanta against the Braves and Andrew Painter. Streaks like these keep the playoff chase heating up.