Christian Walker’s 2 homers powers Astros past Cubs 3-0 as Chicago drops 7th straight
Christian Walker led the Houston Astros to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs with two home runs and three RBIs. This win extended the Cubs' losing streak to seven games, marking their longest skid in four years. Astros pitcher Kai-Wei Teng contributed significantly by allowing only two hits over six innings.
- ▪Christian Walker hit two home runs, driving in three runs for the Astros.
- ▪The Cubs have now lost seven consecutive games, their longest losing streak since 2022.
- ▪Astros pitcher Kai-Wei Teng allowed just two hits in six innings, striking out six batters.
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