Baseball: Suzuki's 3-run homer lifts Cubs past Cardinals
DETROIT (Kyodo)-- Seiya Suzuki drove in three runs with two hits, including a three-run homer, in the Chicago Cubs' 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardina
Seiya Suzuki powered the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, delivering three runs with two hits, including a game-winning three-run homer in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. The Japanese star, now 21 for the season, admitted the team had been struggling to score, but he felt fortunate to get a hit when needed. "I was glad to get a hit when I really needed one," Suzuki remarked. As the season nears its conclusion, Suzuki emphasized the importance of sticking to their team's style of play.
In other MLB action, Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw six innings of one-run ball, securing his 12th win of the year as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1. Yamamoto (12-7) surrendered four hits and two walks while striking out nine at Dodger Stadium. However, Dodgers outfielder Shohei Ohtani went hitless with a walk.
Elsewhere, Munetaka Murakami contributed to the Chicago White Sox's 9-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. The rookie achieved his 27th home run of the season, hitting a solo shot to right field in the fourth inning, breaking a 3-3 tie. Murakami finished 1-for-3 with an RBI at Comerica Park.
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