- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 in a close game, claiming the first two games of the three-game series.
- The game-changing moment came in the bottom of the third inning when Cubs' Ian Happ hit a two-run homer to give his team the lead.
- Cubs' pitcher Marcus Stroman delivered a strong outing, while Seiya Suzuki's two-run single in the sixth inning provided crucial insurance runs for the home team.
- The win puts the Cubs in a strong position in the Wild Card race, while the Rockies struggle to keep pace in the competitive NL West division.