Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2

Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch, right, greets Mike Tauchman (40) after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Seattle.

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Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2

Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2

Rookie Michael Busch homered for the fourth straight game, Javier Assad struck out six and the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2. Reliever Adbert Alzolay picked off pinch-runner Julio Rodríguez to end the game after double plays ended two rallies. Busch’s two-run homer put the Cubs up 3-0 and helped them to their second straight win to take the series from the Mariners. The franchise record for consecutive games with a home run is five. Seattle starter Luis Castillo lost his fourth straight appearance to start the season. Jorge Polanco hit a two-run homer for Seattle.