Cubs take series opener from Nationals, 7-6, off 7-run second inning
Cody Bellinger homered to cap a seven-run second inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the opener of a three-game series.
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Cody Bellinger homered to cap a seven-run second inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the opener of a three-game series.
Ticketing technology company Logitix said the average ticket price for the game is $385.71, by far the highest price for WNBA game this season as fans flock to see stars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark face off on the court again.
Illinois scored on all five of its trips to the red zone, outgained Eastern Illinois 486-196, and had 27 first downs to the Panthers' nine.
The Chicago Bears also have a new long snapper, for now, a Downers Grove South and Notre Dame alum.
The Sox are 4-33 since the All-Star break, moving closer to the franchise record of 106 losses in 1970.
The White Sox (31-103) have lost six in a row and 10 of 11 overall.
The Mystics rallied and closed the game on a 13-2 run to clinch their first three-game winning streak since last June.
The Lake Barrington native caught 73 balls for 719 yards and six touchdowns last season.
Christian Bethancourt drove in seven runs, including a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth, as the Cubs rallied past the Pirates 14-10.
Suzuki hit a tying two-run drive for his 19th homer this season, connecting on a fastball from rookie right-hander Jared Jones (5-7).
