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A pitching change by the Chicago Cubs takes place against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
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A pitching change by the Chicago Cubs takes place against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.

Photos: Cubs split doubleheader with Rockies

By | jkim@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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Chicago Cubs fans celebrate a Cubs 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate a Cubs 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) celebrates while rounding the bases on a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) celebrates while rounding the bases on a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (26) reacts on being taken out of the game after giving up a three-run home run to Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (26) reacts on being taken out of the game after giving up a three-run home run to Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) dives to third base for a triple against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) dives to third base for a triple against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (7) throws to first base for an out against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (7) throws to first base for an out against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Sergio Alcantara (51) wipes away sweat in the seventh inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Sergio Alcantara (51) wipes away sweat in the seventh inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) watches the ball fly for a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) watches the ball fly for a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Fans take shelter from the sun under the scoreboard in the first inning between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Fans take shelter from the sun under the scoreboard in the first inning between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
A security worker wipes away sweat as five fans sit in the bleachers before the first game of a doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
A security worker wipes away sweat as five fans sit in the bleachers before the first game of a doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Clark, the Chicago Cubs mascot, uses a squirt gun on fans in the seventh inning between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Clark, the Chicago Cubs mascot, uses a squirt gun on fans in the seventh inning between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) connects for a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) connects for a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) celebrates with left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) on a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) celebrates with left fielder Patrick Wisdom (16) on a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (26) throws against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (26) throws against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross (3) congratulates catcher Austin Romine (25) after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross (3) congratulates catcher Austin Romine (25) after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies (27) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies (27) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) looks at an official for the call after stealing second base against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) looks at an official for the call after stealing second base against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) heads to the dugout after lining out in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) heads to the dugout after lining out in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote (13) throws to first base to complete a double play against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote (13) throws to first base to complete a double play against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
A pitching change by the Chicago Cubs takes place against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
A pitching change by the Chicago Cubs takes place against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (7) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (7) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Trevor Megill (74) reacts after giving up a grand slam to Colorado Rockies left fielder Connor Joe (9) in the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Trevor Megill (74) reacts after giving up a grand slam to Colorado Rockies left fielder Connor Joe (9) in the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson (1) dives for but cannot catch an RBI single hit by Chicago Cubs shortstop Sergio Alcantara (51) in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson (1) dives for but cannot catch an RBI single hit by Chicago Cubs shortstop Sergio Alcantara (51) in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom (16) looks at the home plate umpire after being called out on strikes to end the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom (16) looks at the home plate umpire after being called out on strikes to end the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies left fielder Connor Joe (9) celebrates after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies left fielder Connor Joe (9) celebrates after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) fouls off a ball during an at-bat against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) fouls off a ball during an at-bat against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Rain falls as Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom (16) is up to bat in the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Rain falls as Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom (16) is up to bat in the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Rain falls as Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) grounds out against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Rain falls as Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) grounds out against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) connects for a game-tying three-run home run in the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) connects for a game-tying three-run home run in the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) watches the ball fly for a game-tying three-run home run in the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) watches the ball fly for a game-tying three-run home run in the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
A weather advisory is posted on a video board as fans are moved to shelter in the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
A weather advisory is posted on a video board as fans are moved to shelter in the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Fans return to their seats after a weather advisory as Chicago Cubs players and coaches watch the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Fans return to their seats after a weather advisory as Chicago Cubs players and coaches watch the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs fans cheer after Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (35) strikes out in the ninth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs fans cheer after Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (35) strikes out in the ninth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Rafael Ortega (66) is called out on strikes in the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Rafael Ortega (66) is called out on strikes in the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) releases his bat after taking a pitch high in the ninth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) releases his bat after taking a pitch high in the ninth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon (24) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon (24) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2021, in Chicago.

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