David Bote worked a full count with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the 10th inning and then drew a walk-off walk, giving the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win and a 7-1 home stand before heading out to the west coast.
It wasn’t possible without Joey Votto’s big boner the play before.
After squandering a bases-loaded chance in the ninth, the Cubs once again put pressure on the Reds in extras, as Willson Contreras walked to start the 10th and moved to second on a wild pitch. Victor Caratini struck out and then Ian Happ was intentionally walked.
That brought up Addison Russell to the plate and what should have been the second out of the inning, turned into the Cubs having the bases loaded with one out. Why?
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Well, on a routine ground ball to Votto, the Reds’ first baseman took the ball out of his glove before stepping on first base for the out, bobbled the ball and that led to a review.
Russell was correctly called safe and then Bote won it.
Bote, Bote, Bote, Bote, walkin’ everywhere. #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/t8RXflISi9
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 8, 2018
Joey Votto was just making sure everyone knew who he was after what happened a few days ago. BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
You’d be surprised to know that after the victory the Cubs improved to 51-36, just one game off their 2016 pace.
Cubs, after 87 games this year: 51-36, +105 RD
Cubs, after 87 games in 2016: 52-35, +138 RDThis team is really good.
— Aaron Kennelly (@aaron_kennelly) July 8, 2018
