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Suzuki homer, Holmes pitching give Cubs 3-0 win over Cardinals
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Clay Holmes allowed just one hit over 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0…
The Story in Brief
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Clay Holmes allowed just one hit over 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Friday. Holmes, making his second start since being acquired from the New York Mets, retired the first 16 batters before Jose Fermin singled in the sixth. He struck out three and walked one.
Suzuki's blast off reliever George Soriano brought home Tyrone Taylor and Dansby Swanson, who had walked and singled respectively. The win snapped a one-hit performance in Thursday's defeat and gave Chicago its ninth victory in 11 games. Matthew Liberatore took the loss despite allowing just two runs in 5 1/3 innings.
The Indian Opinion
The hype around Suzuki's 21st homer is deserved, but Holmes's 16-straight-batters retired is the real story for Chicago. A tepid offence relying on one swing won't hold in October. St. Louis, with Liberatore winless in five starts, has deeper worries than missed catches. The real test comes when the Cubs face a lineup that makes contact.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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