The game ended with one swing. Michael Conforto's walkoff home run to center field lifted the Cubs to a 5-4 victory over Cincinnati at Wrigley Field, capping a dramatic ninth inning that saw Chicago erase a one-run deficit.
Seiya Suzuki carried the Cubs offense with a 2-for-3 performance that included a three-run homer and three RBI. His fourth-inning blast to center field traveled 455 feet and tied the game 3-3 after Cincinnati had taken an early lead. Suzuki is hitting .321 with six home runs and 13 RBI this season.
The decisive ninth inning began with Cincinnati holding a 4-3 advantage after Spencer Steer's eighth-inning RBI single scored Blake Dunn. Nico Hoerner tied the game with a sacrifice fly that brought home Pete Crow-Armstrong, setting the stage for Conforto's heroics. The veteran outfielder connected on a 405-foot shot to center field for his first home run of the season.
Edward Cabrera allowed 3 runs over 6 innings for Chicago, striking out 8 while scattering 9 hits. Cincinnati starter Chase Petty matched him with 3 runs allowed over 5.2 innings. Emilio Pagan took the loss for the Reds, allowing 2 runs in two-thirds of an inning. Ryan Rolison earned the win with a perfect ninth inning, striking out all three batters he faced.
Chicago extended its winning streak to five games and improved to 22-12, maintaining first place in the division. Cincinnati fell to 20-14 with its third straight loss. Alex Bregman sits two doubles away from 300 career doubles after collecting his 298th in this game.