A third-inning grand slam by Nelson Velazquez that wiped out a 7-0 Seattle lead. After Velazquez touched home plate, it was suddenly 8-7 Cubs. David Ross' squad hardly stopped there, adding 2 runs in the fifth inning and three in the sixth en route to a remarkable 14-9 victory Thursday.
As soon as the ball exploded off Nelson Velazquez's bat, 30,000-plus fans at Wrigley Field leapt to their feet. Velazquez knew it too and -- after admiring the towering shot for a moment -- unleashed a triumphant roar.It was a third-inning grand slam that officially wiped out a 7-0 Seattle lead. After Velazquez touched home plate, it was suddenly 8-7 Cubs.
Velazquez, who was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, reached base in his first four plate appearances. He went 3-for-4 with 4 RBIs and scored three times. by signing up you agree to our terms of service The only bummer for the Cubs was the fact that starter Hayden Wesneski allowed 7 runs on 6 hits while recording just 4 outs. It was the second straight rough outing for the righty.He's lovin' it: For the first time ever, all 32 MLB teams will face each other over the course of the season.
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