The Cubs had trouble scoring runs all series against the Rangers, and then they worked a bunch of ninth-inning walks into a game-winning rally. The Cubs thus won their first game of 2024, 9-5 over the defending World Series champions.
It was not easy, though.
The Cubs began this game well, though. Seiya Suzuki walked with one out in the first inning and Cody Bellinger singled.
Christopher Morel followed with this three-run homer [VIDEO].
Here’s a visual depiction of Morel’s homer, his first [VIDEO].
Unfortunately, with Morel you’ve got to take a bit of bad defense with the good.