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Local boy makes good — Mike Tauchman’s sacrifice fly is a game-winner

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Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman hits a sacrifice fly to drive in Seiya Suzuki with the only run in the Cubs’ 1-0 victory over the Rays on Monday at Wrigley Field.

It’s not that often a batter has to break down his at-bat on a sacrifice fly. But the way the Cubs are going, even little things are big.

Newcomer Mike Tauchman gave Marcus Stroman the only run he needed in a 1-0 victory over the Rays on Monday at Wrigley Field when his fly out to right field in the fourth inning against Rays starter Taj Bradley scored Seiya Suzuki for the only run of the game.