Nail-Biting Thriller at Wrigley: Cubs Sink LA’s Comeback Attempt, Win 11-10

Dodgers’ Late Rally Falls Short,Miguel Amaya Walks Off Heroes

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bid for a victory was thwarted in extra innings as they fell to the Chicago Cubs 11-10 in a game filled with dramatic twists and turns.

In a seesaw battle, the Dodgers were on the brink of victory with two outs in the ninth inning. However, Tanner Scott’s struggles allowed Miguel Amaya to launch a solo homer that knotted the game at 10 apiece, showcasing the Cubs’ resolve to battle until the very end.

Despite not getting productions from powerhitters Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, the Dodgers seemed destined for victory after scoring 10 runs. But their resilience wasn’t enough to overcome the Cubs in front of over 36,000 fans at the historic Wrigley Field.

Late-Inning Magic Not Enough for LA

Dodgers pitcher Dustin May allowed seven unearned runs, but the offense mounted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 7-4. The game turned on its head in the seventh inning when the Dodgers scored five runs, taking a 10-7 lead. Freddie Freeman’s double to left field plated Ohtani and Betts, but the team couldn’t maintain their advantage.

Tommy Edman, rookie Andy Pages, and Will Smith all hit home runs for the Dodgers, who had won five of their previous six games. Kyle Tucker’s two-run homer in the eighth inning cut the deficit to one, setting the stage for Amaya’s heroics.

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Dodgers’ Laters this Week

The Dodgers will use their bullpen on Wednesday due to rotation issues and to provide rest days for their pitchers.

Stat Sheet

• Teoscar Hernández: 5-2 with two scored, one produced
• Kiké Hernández: 4-0
• Andy Pagés: 4-2 with two scored, one produced

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FAQs

• Q: Who was the winning pitcher for the Cubs?

  A: Miguel Amaya (2-0) escaped from a jam in the top of the tenth inning to earn his second win.

• Q: Who hit the game-winning home run for the Cubs?

  A: Migual Amaya connected the first pitch of Noah Davis (0-1) to right field for the walk-off victory.

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