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Cubs Score 7 Runs in the 2nd Inning and Get Homers From Swanson and PCA in 8-6 Win over Rockies

  • On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-6 at Wrigley Field, concluding their three-game series with a victory.
  • Chicago broke the game open with a seven-run second inning against Rockies starter Sean Sullivan, featuring Dansby Swanson's two-run home run and Matt Shaw's 102.4-mph triple.
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong added his 15th home run of the season in the fourth inning, marking his third consecutive game with a home run and keeping him on pace for a 30/30 season.
  • Javier Assad earned his fifth win after a 5.2-inning start allowing two runs, though the Cubs' bullpen surrendered four late runs before Jacob Webb recorded the final save.
  • The Cubs improved to 39-36, clinching back-to-back series wins for the first time since May 6 after taking two of three games against Colorado.
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Seven-run inning carries Cubs to series victory over Rockies

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Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from Swanson and PCA in 8-6 win over Rockies

Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6. Swanson launched a two-run shot during the Cubs’ seven-run second inning and Crow-Armstrong added his 15th of the season in the fourth to help Chicago take two of three games in the series.

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