Busch's big breakout sets stage for Cubs' walk-off in 9th straight win

Michael Busch’s big night helped set up another Cubs comeback, and Dansby Swanson finished it off.

Chicago beat the Phillies 8-7 in 10 innings on April 23, extending its winning streak to nine games. Busch hit a three-run homer, giving the Cubs an early lift, and Swanson ended the game with a walk-off single in the 10th.

The win continued a hot stretch for the Cubs, who have now strung together nine straight victories. It also handed the Phillies another painful loss, extending their skid to nine games.

MLB’s official recap and other game reports highlighted Busch’s breakthrough performance as the offensive spark that made Swanson’s late hit possible. The Cubs kept finding enough production to stay in control of a game that eventually needed extra innings.

The result was another sign that Chicago’s lineup is carrying real momentum right now, with Busch emerging as a major contributor and the club finding different ways to close out tight games.