Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2

Michael Busch homered for the fourth straight game, Javier Assad struck out six and the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Reliever Adbert Alzolay picked off pinch-runner Julio Rodríguez to end the game after double plays ended two rallies. Busch’s two-run homer put the Cubs up 3-0 and helped them to their second straight win to take the series from the Mariners.