dailyloe.com – The Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Nicky Lopez from the Colorado Rockies for cash considerations on Thursday, April 23, following a walk-off win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. The announcement came after the Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the team brought back an old friend.
Lopez previously spent time with the Cubs last season. He played 29 games in Triple-A Iowa and 12 games with the major league squad. The terms of the cash considerations were not disclosed in the report.
The Cubs secured their ninth straight win with a walk-off victory in the bottom of the 10th inning. Dansby Swanson played the hero role, delivering the game-winning hit after the Cubs loaded the bases. The team noted that the winning streak is their best since a memorable 2016 season.
Edward Cabrera pitched effectively during the game, though he faced some criticism for his performance. The Cubs bullpen suffered a potential loss, as reliever Caleb Thielbar may have sustained an injury. Thielbar had been the team’s highest leverage reliever as of April 23.
Managerial decisions reflected the team’s depleted pitching staff, with several pitchers on the injured list. Those include Cade Horton, Justin Steele, Phil Maton, and Hunter Harvey. The bullpen depth has been stretched thin by the injuries.
Seiya Suzuki hit a home run for the third consecutive game. His solo shot came in the bottom of the 8th inning, breaking a 6-6 tie. The Cubs posted a video of the home run on social media, with Suzuki launching the pitch from former teammate Brad Keller.
Ian Happ also contributed with a powerful home run. He hit the ball onto Waveland Avenue while batting right-handed against a tough left-handed pitcher. The left fielder’s power display this season has been notable, according to the report.
