Walker homers twice, Astros beat Cubs 3-0 as Chicago loses 7 straight for first time since 2022
Christian Walker led the Houston Astros to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs, hitting two home runs and driving in three runs. This loss marked the Cubs' seventh consecutive defeat, their longest losing streak since 2022. Astros pitcher Kai-Wei Teng contributed significantly, allowing only two hits over six innings.
- ▪Christian Walker homered twice with three RBIs in the game.
- ▪The Cubs' losing streak has now reached seven games, their longest since July 2022.
- ▪Astros pitcher Kai-Wei Teng allowed only two hits in six innings.
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