CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over Houston on Tuesday night that dropped the Astros 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2016.
Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer in the first off J.P. France (0-3) and Tauchman hit a three-run drive. Tauchman added a solo homer in the eighth against Seth Martinez and tied his career high of four RBIs.
“I was just fortunate to put a couple of good swings on it,” Tauchman said after a pair of opposite-field drives to left. “We’re having fun right now and played good ball.”
Bellinger left after the fifth inning with bruised right ribs. He appeared to get hurt running into the center-field wall after a ball in the fourth. X-rays showed no sign of fracture and is to be evaluated further Wednesday.
Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by NFL after gambling suspension
Xi replies to letter from counter
Ice sculptures of Asian Winter Games mascot debuted on Central Street in Harbin
World Bank, ADB project China GDP growth of 5.2% in 2023
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby accused of calling Lisa Barlow's son, 12, an R
Xi greets Sharif on election as Pakistani PM
Xi attends opening meeting of NPC annual session
Do YOU think St George's Day should be a national holiday?
EU mulls boosting military spending, relying less on U.S.
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare commands largest bloc in Parliament after election — Radio Free Asia
Manila move a violation of sovereignty