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The Wrigley Field crowd rose to its feet as Cubs outfielder Nelson Velázquez stared down Mariners pitcher Chris Flexen in a 3-1 count, with the bases loaded.
At the crack of the bat, their cheers and whistles swelled into a roar. By the time the ball landed in the left field bleachers, the building was vibrating and the Cubs had claimed an unlikely comeback lead.
“I do think it’s important to have comeback wins,” president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said before the Cubs’ 14-9 victory. “Comebacks are a measure of unity and toughness, and you want a team that’s going to keep fighting, climbing even when you’re behind.