Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016
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AP News— Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over Houston that dropped the Astros 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2016.
KEYT—JJ Bleday homers twice for first multi-homer game, A's beat Pirates 5-2. By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — JJ Bleday hit a go-ahead home run with one out in the fifth and a two-run drive in the seventh for his first career multi-homer game, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. Mitch Spence (3-1) struck out two over
ESPN—Cubs 7-2 Astros (Apr 23, 2024) Game Recap. CHICAGO -- — Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over...
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