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Cubs Log League-Leading Tenth Walk-Off, Suzuki Wins

6/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Chicago Cubs logged their league-leading tenth walk-off win of the season, a feat not seen since 2015.
Seiya Suzuki hit the walk-off single off Mason Miller, giving Chicago a 3-2 win at Wrigley Field.
Shota Imanaga threw six and one-third innings, allowing two runs on nine hits with no walks or home runs.
Despite the Padres’ bullpen holding Chicago scoreless through eight innings, the Cubs prevailed in the ninth.

History

Historical Context

After the 1908 Cubs captured their second straight World Series—led by star pitcher Mordecai Brown—the franchise endured a 108-year championship drought, broken only in 2016. Today, Seiya Suzuki’s ninth-inning walk-off single against the San Diego Padres gave Chicago its tenth walk-off win of the season, echoing the clutch drama that defined the 1908 title.

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs logged their league-leading tenth walk-off win of the season, a feat not seen since 2015.
Seiya Suzuki hit the walk-off single off Mason Miller, giving Chicago a 3-2 win at Wrigley Field.
Shota Imanaga threw six and one-third innings, allowing two runs on nine hits with no walks or home runs.
Despite the Padres’ bullpen holding Chicago scoreless through eight innings, the Cubs prevailed in the ninth.

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