The Cubs and Rockies got their series underway in the thin air of Coors Field on Friday night. It was a typical wild contest in the Mile High City with Chicago securing the win thanks to a big effort from their shortstop.
Dansby Swanson began what would be a huge night with a two-run homer off of Germán Márquez in the top of the 2nd. Ian Happ hit a solo shot to put the North Siders ahead 3-0 in the top of the 4th.
Colorado got within one when Yanquiel Fernández took Cubs starter Cade Horton deep for a two-run dinger in the bottom of the frame.