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Source: Fox News
Summary
Pete Crow-Armstrong scored the tying run in the bottom of the 9th inning for the Chicago Cubs, who came back to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in a thrilling comeback win. Crow-Armstrong led off the inning with a triple and scored on a sacrifice fly, but nearly got thrown out because he didn’t slide. The Cubs’ co-owner, Matt Shaw, was criticized by Crow-Armstrong for not signaling whether to slide or not. The Cubs then won the game on a walk-off home run by Michael Conforto, their 16th win in their last 19 games.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Crow-Armstrong’s triple started the comeback, but he should’ve slid at home plate. Matt Shaw’s lack of signaling nearly cost the Cubs the win.
The Cubs’ co-owner got an earful from Crow-Armstrong in the dugout, but it wasn’t about being disrespecting, just about getting the job done.
Conforto came through with the walk-off homer, extending the Cubs’ winning streak to six games.
This one felt like a microcosm of the Cubs’ season so far – close games, big comebacks, and a two-game lead in the division.
Original Observation: The Cubs’ winning streak is built on their ability to come from behind; it’s a habit they’ll need to break if they want to sustain their success.
Author: Evan Null
