Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) drives in two runs with a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) drives in two runs with a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after driving in two runs with a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs player Jon Berti steals third base in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) drives in two runs on a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) drives in two runs on a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) is tagged out by Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) after Crow-Armstrong tried to stretch a 2-run single into a double in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates after scoring on a 2-run single by teammate Dansby Swanson in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a 2-run single by teammate Dansby Swanson in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge (37) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a 2-run single by teammate Dansby Swanson in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) is forced out at second base as Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) turns a double play in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch reacts after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) has a laugh after making a catch of a line drive in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (right) slides in safely at second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is unable to apply a tag in time in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) asks for some help with his equipment in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (left) is congratulated by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) after Suzuki scored on a sacrifice fly by Dansby Swanson in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) walks out to his position to start the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) breaks his bat as he pops out in the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) breaks his bat as he pops out in the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) drives in two runs on a single in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) drives in two runs on a single in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) advances to third base after stealing second base in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs players Matt Shaw (right) and Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate after scoring on a 2-run single by Seiya Suzuki in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) is congratulated by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong (right) after Swanson hit a solo home run in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) gives a shrug in reaction to hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) and starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) celebrate after closing out the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielders Ian Happ (left) and Pete Crow-Armstrong (right) converge on a fly ball that was caught by Happ in the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (left) and catcher Carson Kelly celebrate after closing out the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning for a victory at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (right) is tagged out by Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson at second base in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (left) and starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (right) walk in from the bullpen before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A bundled-up fan documents a moment in the sixth inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A four-run eighth inning gave the Chicago Cubs a 10-6 victory over the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) drives in two runs with a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) drives in two runs with a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after driving in two runs with a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs player Jon Berti steals third base in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) drives in two runs on a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) drives in two runs on a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) is tagged out by Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) after Crow-Armstrong tried to stretch a 2-run single into a double in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates after scoring on a 2-run single by teammate Dansby Swanson in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a 2-run single by teammate Dansby Swanson in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge (37) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a 2-run single by teammate Dansby Swanson in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) is forced out at second base as Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) turns a double play in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch reacts after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) has a laugh after making a catch of a line drive in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (right) slides in safely at second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is unable to apply a tag in time in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) asks for some help with his equipment in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (left) is congratulated by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) after Suzuki scored on a sacrifice fly by Dansby Swanson in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) walks out to his position to start the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) breaks his bat as he pops out in the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) breaks his bat as he pops out in the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) drives in two runs on a single in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) drives in two runs on a single in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) advances to third base after stealing second base in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs players Matt Shaw (right) and Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate after scoring on a 2-run single by Seiya Suzuki in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) is congratulated by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong (right) after Swanson hit a solo home run in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) gives a shrug in reaction to hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) and starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) celebrate after closing out the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielders Ian Happ (left) and Pete Crow-Armstrong (right) converge on a fly ball that was caught by Happ in the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (left) and catcher Carson Kelly celebrate after closing out the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning for a victory at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (right) is tagged out by Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson at second base in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (left) and starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (right) walk in from the bullpen before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A bundled-up fan documents a moment in the sixth inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Originally Published: April 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM CDT
