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Holy cow! The Comeback Cubs did it again on Thursday in DC, scoring three in the ninth to beat the Nationals 5-4.

Jon Lester tossed a quality start (6 IP, 7 K, 1 ER), but the real fireworks took place in the top of the ninth.  With one out, Candelario (who'd hit his 1st career HR in his previous AB) was hit by a pitch. He was forced by Caratini, who advanced to 2nd on defensive indifference.  With two outs, Javy singled, LaStella singled and drove in Caratini, and Jon Jay had the big blow with a two-run double to put the Cubbies on top for good.

The win gave the Cubs a series split with Washington.  They head to Cincy to start a three-game series on Friday. 

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The Cubs go for a series split against the Nationals on Thursday in DC. Jon Lester takes the mound for Chicago.

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At least the Brewers lost on Tuesday.

The Cubs face the Nats again in DC on Wednesday.

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Holy cow! The Cubs held on to beat the Nationals 5-4 on Monday behind a nice start by Eddie Butler and a leadoff homer by Willson Contreras.  That's Cub.

Javy Baez had another spectacular night, with two great catches and a nice stat line:  2 H, 1 R, 1 RBI, and 1 SB. Four other Cubs hitters each added an RBI on the night, and Chicago had a 5-0 lead entering the ninth before Washington -- and the Cubs' bullpen -- made things interesting.

The series continues Tuesday in DC.

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Hey hey! The Comeback Cubs struck again in Miami on Saturday, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to down the Fish 5-3. Jon Lester tossed a quality start (7 IP, 3 ER) to pace the North Siders. Wade Davis picked up the save with a 1-2-3 ninth. That's Cub.

With Anthony Rizzo getting the day off and J-Hey & Zo injured, the Cubs' depth came through: Jay went 2-for-5, Baez (3 RBI) and Russell each went 2-for-4, and Happ went 2-for-3.

The series wraps up on Sunday against the Marlins before the Cubs head to DC for a four-game set against the Nationals.

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Holy cow! The Cubs demolished the Marlins 11-1 Thursday. That's Cub.

The series continues Friday in Miami.

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The Cubs took a tough loss against the Padres on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley, 3-2.

They start an eleven-game road trip Thursday in Miami. Jake Arrieta takes the hill for the North Siders.

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Holy cow! The Comeback Cubs did it again, coming from behind to beat the Padres 3-2 at Wrigley. Jon Lester threw another quality start (6 IP, 2 ER, 7 K), and Wade Davis earned his 14th save in 14 attempts. That's Cub.

Willson Contreras homered, and both Rizzo & Javy went 2-for-3.

Game two of the three-game series -- and homestand -- is Tuesday in Chicago.

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Hey hey!  The Cubs trounced the Pirates 7-1 on Sunday behind a quality start by Lackey (6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER) and an offensive outburst.

Jay went 3-for-4 and both Happ & Rizzo homered for Chicago.  Riz & Contreras each went 3-for-5, and the bullpen combined for three innings of scoreless, one-hit ball.

The Cubs host the Friars for a three-game set that starts Monday.  

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Holy cow! The Cubs offense went off on Tuesday night in New York, downing the Mets 14-3 behind five home runs and a dominant start by Jon Lester (7 IP, 1 ER, 10 K).

Joe Maddon had Anthony Rizzo bat leadoff for the first time in Riz's career, and it immediately paid off, as Tony hit a leadoff homer. That set the tone for the game, as Javy, Happ, KB, and J-Hey each homered; Happ's was a grand slam to put the Cubs up by 6 in the 2nd.

The series wraps up Wednesday night, before the Cubs head to Pittsburgh for a three-game weekend set.

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The Cubs face the Mets Tuesday at Citi Field in game two of a three-game series. Jon Lester takes the mound for the North Siders.

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Hey hey! The Cubs knocked off the Rockies 7-5 at Wrigley on Sunday. Chicago hit four homers to power the offense.

Jake Arrieta struggled in the 5th, and CJ Edwards allowed Colorado to tie the game after he entered the game in relief. But the Cubs' offense picked them up, and the bullpen held off the surging Rox.

The Cubs head to Citi Field Monday to start a three-game series and a six-game road trip that will wrap up next weekend in Pittsburgh.

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Tough series opener for the Cubs tonight against the Rockies. They're back at it Friday at Wrigley.

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Holy cow! The Comeback Cubs beat the Marlins in style on Tuesday night, coming back from a 1-0 deficit to trounce Miami 10-2. Jake Arrieta tossed a quality start (6 IP, 5 K, 2 ER) and Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-5 with a HR and 4 RBI.

The Chicago bullpen gave up only one walk and one hit over three scoreless innings of relief. Kris Bryant (2-for-3, 2 BB, 2 R), Jon Jay (1-for-4, R, BB, 2 RBI), Jason Heyward (3-for-5, R, 2 RBI), and Javy Baez (1-for-3, BB, R, 2 RBI) fueled the productive Cubs offense, which scored 10 runs on 11 hits.

The Cubs, who have won five straight games (and their last eight at Wrigley), wrap up the series with the Fish on Wednesday in Chicago before hosting the Rockies for a four game set that starts Thursday.

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Hey hey! The first place, defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs downed the Fish 3-1 at Wrigley on Monday night, their fourth straight win.

Kris Bryant & Albert Almora went deep for the North Siders, and Eddie Butler & Mike Montgomery combined to hold Miami to one run.

The three-game series continues Tuesday at the Friendly Confines.

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Hey hey! The Comeback Cubs did it again on Sunday, overcoming a 4-1 deficit to beat the Cards 7-6 and sweep the three-game series!

Ian Happ homered twice and drove in four for the North Siders, who start a three-game set with the Marlins at Wrigley Field on Monday night.

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Holy cow! The Comeback Cubs struck again on Saturday at Wrigley, coming from behind to down the Cards 5-3. Jon Lester tossed a quality start (6 IP, 4 K, 3 ER) that included a rare, inning-ending pickoff throw to 1st, and Kyle Schwarber hit a two-out grand slam in the bottom of the 7th to take the lead for good. That's Cub.

Javy Baez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored, and Koji Uehara (H, 7) & Wade Davis (S, 12) combined for two no-hit innings of relief to seal the win.

The series wraps up Sunday night in Chicago before the Marlins come to town for a three-game set.

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The Cubs are hosting the Cards Saturday afternoon at Wrigley. Jon Lester's on the hill for Chicago, and Javy Baez has gone deep early.

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