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You want to talk about one of the craziest games of the year, well you got it today with the Chicago Cubs beating the Minnesota Twins 14-9.
The Cubs pounded 20 hits and the incredible thing about the 14 runs scored is that none came from a home run.
Tyler Chatwood gave up seven runs in his first start since being away from the team because of the birth of his child. Despite the bad outing, he was bailed out by the offense. Every spot in the batting order drove in a run, including a pinch-hit RBI-single in the ninth slot.
Jason Heyward led the way with four hits and he has to be the best story of the season for the Cubs.
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Most 4-hit games by #Cubs this season
3 Jason Heyward (all three this month)
2 Javier Báez
1 Addison Russell
1 Anthony Rizzo
1 Willson Contreras
1 Albert Almora Jr.— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) June 30, 2018
Jason Heyward June 2018 (25 games): .327/.364/.510, 10 doubles, 3 HR#Cubs
— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) June 30, 2018
Albert Almora Jr. added three hits, but left in the middle of the game. After the win Joe Maddon said Almora exited because of a leg cramp.
Oh and El Mago did it again.
Head is spinning thinking 'bout Báez. pic.twitter.com/7Xp3znOIhb
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 30, 2018
It was one of the hottest games ever played at Wrigley Field and it resulted in three players for the Twins leaving early because the heat.
Almost as hot as the Cubs offense. If you’re keeping track that’s now 35 runs scored in the last three games.
