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Chicago Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks pitched his first quality start of the season, holding the Houston Astros to two runs over six innings in a 7-2 victory on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. Wicks struck out six batters and did not walk a batter, marking a significant improvement from his previous starts. The Cubs offense provided plenty of support with a five-run first inning, including home runs from Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman. Tauchman added a second home run in the eighth inning for his second career multi-homer game. Bellinger left the game in the seventh inning with a right rib bruise after colliding with the outfield wall, but X-rays were negative. With a challenging stretch of 16 consecutive games ahead, the Cubs will need their starting pitchers to cover more innings, and Wicks’ performance is a positive sign in that regard.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Houston Astros 6-4 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field for their fourth consecutive win. Mike Tauchman hit a 3-run home run in the first inning, and Cody Bellinger added a 2-run shot later in the inning to give the Cubs an early lead. Jordan Wicks pitched 6 strong innings for the win, and the bullpen held on for the save.

Mike Tauchman’s two homers, including a first-inning three-run blast, led the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Cody Bellinger also contributed with a two-run homer in the first inning. The win drops the Astros, who have lost three straight and six of seven, to 7-17, marking the first time they have been 10 games under .500 since 2016.

The Chicago Cubs opened their three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros with a convincing 7-2 victory on Tuesday, powered by impressive performances from Mike Tauchman and Cody Bellinger. Tauchman hit two home runs and drove in four runs, while Bellinger contributed a two-run homer. Jordan Wicks pitched a solid six innings for the Cubs, allowing only two runs on five hits. The Astros have now lost 10 of their past 13 games, scoring just six runs during their current three-game skid.