Arrr! The Cubs' outfielder be pillagin' the Cardinals o' their walk-off home run, claimin' their 7th straight victory. Shiver me timbers!
2023-07-29
Arr, ye scurvy landlubber Mike Tauchman o' the Chicago Cubs didst snatch Alec Burleson's potential walk-off long bomb right outta Davy Jones' locker with a marvellous catch over yonder wall at Busch Stadium, by Blackbeard's ghost!
In a thrilling game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman made a game-saving catch that will go down in history. With the Cubs leading 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Tauchman leaped and reached his glove over the wall to rob the Cardinals of a walk-off home run. This spectacular grab secured the Cubs their seventh consecutive victory and put them over .500 for the first time since May 6th.Cubs manager David Ross praised Tauchman's performance, stating that they wouldn't have won this game earlier in the season. Tauchman himself admitted that he didn't realize he was right at the wall until he turned to catch the ball. The Cubs' recent success has placed them just 4.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and 3.5 games back from the final Wild Card spot in the National League.
This victory was particularly significant because the Cubs have now won five straight games in St. Louis. Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner described Tauchman's catch as the most dramatic single play he has witnessed in the big leagues. As the Cubs continue their winning streak, their postseason hopes are looking brighter.
Overall, this game showcased the intense rivalry between the Cubs and the Cardinals and provided fans with a memorable and exciting moment. Tauchman's catch will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come as one of the most iconic plays in baseball.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)