The Cubs topped the Giants 8-6 on Saturday — their ninth win in 10 games — to move 21/2 games ahead of them for the second NL wild-card spot. The Cubs are 13 games over .500 for the first time since 2008.
At the plate
Kris Bryant drove in the Cubs’ first three runs — one on a fielder’s choice in the first and two more on a home run to left in the third. Miguel Montero put the Cubs ahead for good with an RBI single in the fifth.
On the mound
Kyle Hendricks (6-5, 3.73 ERA) gave up three runs, five hits and two walks and struck out five in 51/3 innings to earn the victory.
In the field
Anthony Rizzo was charged with a first-inning error when a popup bounced off his glove near home plate. Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford saved at least a run when he backhanded Bryant’s ground ball with the bases loaded and one out in the first.
Key number
22 — Consecutive games in which leadoff hitter Dexter Fowler has reached base.
The quote
“Really fun. This season’s gone by so fast. I look at our record and it’s pretty good. It’s looking pretty bright.” — Kris Bryant on winning nine of 10
Up next
Vs. Giants, 1:10 p.m. Sunday, CSN.
