The Cubs snapped a 3-game losing streak on Friday night with a road win in Colorado by the score of 11-7.
Dansby Swanson had 2 home runs and drove in a season high 6 runs.
Ian Happ also had a home run and 2 doubles while Michael Busch went deep.
Cade Horton worked 5 innings to pick up his 9th win.
The Cubs remain 6 1/2 games back in the NL Central Division behind Milwaukee.
Yanquiel Fernandez and Kyle Farmer had home runs for the Rockies.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday night.
The New York Yankees won their season high 6th straight game Friday night as they beat the Chicago White Sox 10-2.
Trent Grisham hit a grand slam home run and Carlos Rodon threw 6 inning for the win.
Anthony Volpe also had a home run and drove in 3 runs for New York.
Chase Meridroth had 2 hits and an RBI for the White Sox. Chicago left 11 runners on base for their 4th straight loss.
Game 3 in the series is Saturday night at Rate Field.
August 29, 2025