IN AN FUN AFFAIR, THE DARLIN’ CUBBIES CLAW BY THE ARTFUL DODGERS TO EARN THE HONEY JAR OF SWEET VICTORY AT CHRISTIE PITS
Shaken, but not stirred, Cubs closer Shamus (9) extinguishes a Dodgers comeback in the bottom of the third to seal the deal on the Cubbies 11-7 victory at Christie Pits Diamond 2.
Game Post composed with file from Bill Evans.
Beneath cool and sunny skies, the Cubs defeated the Dodgers 11-7 in three fun innings of Mosquito Division action this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 2.
Here are the highlights:
- Dodgers starter Charlie held the Cubbies to three runs in the first with Nick and and Alexander (2) recording key hits for the Cubs.
- Sota scored his first run as a Dodger in the bottom of the first after Lachlan stroked a double to center field to bring the Dodgers within two.
- The Cubs bats came alive in the second scoring as they scored four to extend their advantage to 7-1.
- In the bottom of the second, the Artful Dodgers roared back with four to trim the deficit to two as Harris, Cooper, Teresa and Mary came homeward bound for the Dodgers.
- The Cubs had another big inning in the top of the third as they scored four more to widen their lead to 11-5.
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Teresa of the Dodgers made a Gold Glove play at second base in the third.
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A determined Dodgers team fought back in the bottom of the third with Charlie and Lachlan scoring on a double from Devin to trim the deficit to four. Harris and Taras each had clutch singles to keep the Artful Dodgers rally alive.
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Shaken, but not stirred, Cubs closer Shamus (9) eventually quelled the Dodgers insurgency and sealed the deal on the Cubbies hard fought victory.