Báez single offers Cubs 4th straight win, 3-2 over Indians

Javier Báez’s RBI single within the 10th inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the Cleveland Indians

CHICAGO — Javier Báez’s RBI single within the 10th inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the Cleveland Indians, on Wednesday evening in a sport that was briefly delayed when a drone entered Wrigley Subject and briefly landed on the outfield grass.

Computerized runner Ian Happ superior to 3rd when Kris Bryant greeted Phil Maton (2-2) with a groundball single to open the 10th.

After Anthony Rizzo was walked deliberately to load the bases, Maton fanned Willson Contreras and Kyle Schwarber. Then Báez’s liner to left scored Happ and despatched the Indians to their eighth straight loss, their longest slide since June 2013.

The Cubs gained their fourth straight and strengthened their grip on first place within the NL Central.

Oscar Mercado hit a solo shot off Jon Lester within the fifth to tie the sport at 2.

5 Cubs relievers adopted Lester with a scoreless inning every. Jason Adam (2-1) pitched the 10th.

Umpires rapidly cleared the sector when the small drone flew into the ballpark over the left-center bleachers as Contreras got here to bat with with two outs within the backside of the fifth.

After it landed, the blinking drone took off, hovered at about 100 toes, then pulled away and vanished into the evening past the center-field scoreboard.

Following a 7-minute delay, Contreras resumed his at-bat and grounded out.

Aaron Civale allowed two runs on seven hits, leaving with runners at second and third and none out within the seventh. The correct-hander hasn’t gained since Aug. 19 and is 0-Three in his final 5 begins.

Lester yielded two runs on 4 hits in 5 innings in his second efficient begin following two tough ones.

The 36-year-old lefty settled in after struggling along with his management within the first inning. Francisco Lindor, who walked to steer off the sport, scored from third on a wild pitch.

The Cubs tied it within the second on Jason Heyward’s bloop single. Chicago moved forward 2-1 within the fourth when Cameron Maybin’s infield single drove in Báez.

CAGED

OF Ian Happ, the Cubs’ union rep, mentioned he helps isolating gamers in a playoff bubble beginning with the division sequence. However he mentioned guidelines “like asking permission to go for a stroll” shall be taxing. “It feels extra like being a zoo animal than baseball participant or human being,” Happ mentioned.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Cubs: LHP Andrew Chafin (sprained left index finger) threw 20-plus pitches in a simulated sport Wednesday and “seemed actually sharp,” supervisor David Ross mentioned. Chafin, acquired from Arizona on the commerce deadline, has but to pitch for the Cubs.

Indians: Gold Glove C Roberto Perez didn’t play Wednesday so he might get therapy on an situation that has been affecting his swing. Perez, who beforehand missed three weeks with a proper shoulder pressure, is anticipated again Thursday at Detroit. Austin Hedges, acquired from San Diego on the deadline in a nine-player commerce, was behind the plate in opposition to the Cubs. … 2B Cesar Hernandez (paternity checklist) rejoined the group. He pinch-hit within the eighth and remained within the sport.

UP NEXT

Indians: AL ERA chief Shane Bieber (7-1, 1.53) takes the mound at Detroit on Thursday and tries to rebound from his lone loss, to the Twins final Friday in Minnesota. Rookie RHP Casey Mize (0-1, 5.85) pitches for the Tigers.

Cubs: Following a time without work Thursday, RHP Kyle Hendricks (5-4, 3.29) faces LHP Wealthy Hill (2-1. 3.81) within the opener of a three-game dwelling set in opposition to Minnesota at Wrigley Subject.

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