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Cubs Defense Seals Win in Extra Innings | Chicago News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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Summary
The Cubs’ defense is rewriting the script—literally. In a heart-pounding, extra-inning thriller against the Pirates, two jaw-dropping plays by Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner turned the tide, saving runs and keeping the game alive. Happ’s laser throw home in the 7th and Hoerner’s lightning-fast pickoff in the 3rd weren’t just highlights—they were game-winners. With stats backing them as baseball’s top defensive unit, the Cubs are using their elite defense to claw back in the standings, while pitchers like Matthew Boyd rave about the confidence it gives them. This isn’t luck—it’s a blueprint for playoff contention. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bd8304a4554b6c2f