Seiya Suzuki's grand slam, Alex Bregman's homer lead Cubs to 9-3 win over Rockies, avoiding sweep
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Meghan Montemurro
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Summary
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-3 at Coors Field to avoid a series sweep. Seiya Suzuki hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to put the Cubs ahead 4-1, and Alex Bregman added a two-run home run in the seventh. The win moved the Cubs back over .500, though Bregman expressed dissatisfaction despite his power display, noting the team's inconsistent power production this season.
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Bregman's two-run home run in the seventh inning Thursday was one of four Cubs extra-base hits in a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies to avoid a sweep at Coors Field and move back over .500.
Seiya Suzuki delivered the first big blow, connecting on an 0-1 slider from Rockies starter Ryan Feltner for a grand slam that put the Cubs ahead 4-1 in the fourth.
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