Seiya Suzuki's clutch hit lifts Cubs to 10th walk-off win of the season

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Seiya Suzuki's clutch hit lifts Cubs to 10th walk-off win of the season
Summary

Seiya Suzuki delivered a game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 walk-off victory against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on June 29. With runners on first and second and no outs, Suzuki hit a slider from Mason Miller that appeared caught but rolled away, allowing Alex Bregman to score. Shota Imanaga pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs but no walks or home runs. This victory marks the Cubs' 10th walk-off win this season and their most since 2015. The coaching staff praised Suzuki's focus during the at-bat.

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  • Cubs improve to 47-38 with walk-off win over Padres.
  • Suzuki's hit came after Bregman scored from third base.
  • Imanaga struck out four without any walks in his outing.
  • Cubs achieve 10 walk-off victories, most since 2015.
  • Team facing pitching challenges, relying on various bullpen options.
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Seiya Suzuki knew his career numbers against San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller weren’t great. He carried a career 0-for-4 line with four strikeouts versus Miller, including last year’s playoffs, into Monday’s series opener. A small sample size, sure. But Suzuki knew he was in for a battle with arguably the league’s best reliever on the mound. So, as Suzuki stepped into the batter’s box in ...

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