Cubs beat Reds 7-6 in Chicago, extend win streak to 8

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• The Dramatic 10th Inning Finish
• Crow-Armstrong Ties It in the Ninth
• Key Stats and Player Performance
• Cincinnati Mounts Ninth-Inning Blast
• What Does This Winning Streak Mean for Chicago?
  • Sources

Cubs shocked Cincinnati last night with their third straight walk-off victory, defeating the Reds 7-6 in a thrilling extra-inning battle at Wrigley Field. Michael Busch delivered the winning run on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, extending Chicago’s remarkable winning streak to eight consecutive games.

The Dramatic 10th Inning Finish

The Cubs rallied from a 6-4 deficit to claim their eighth consecutive victory in stunning fashion. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th, Michael Busch drew a bases-loaded walk against Brock Burke (1-2) that brought the winning run home. The crowd of 34,143 at Wrigley Field erupted as the ball came just inches from Busch on a sinker.

This dramatic finish marks the Cubs’ third consecutive night of walk-off heroics against Cincinnati. The NL Central-leading Cubs have now won 18 of their last 21 games, establishing themselves as the hottest team in baseball.

Crow-Armstrong Ties It in the Ninth

Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered one of the game’s most crucial moments when he belted a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Graham Ashcraft. His two-run blast to left-center tied the game at 6-6, sending the contest into extra innings. Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-3 overall and was a key contributor to the Cubs’ comeback.

Carson Kelly initiated the ninth-inning rally with a one-out single before Crow-Armstrong’s heroic swing. The Reds had taken a 6-4 lead earlier in the inning, setting up this dramatic comeback sequence.

Key Stats and Player Performance

Player	Contribution
Ian Happ	3 hits, 2 runs, 2-run homer; extended on-base streak to 27 games
Pete Crow-Armstrong	2-for-3, two-run game-tying homer in ninth
Michael Busch	Bases-loaded walk for winning run in 10th
Matt McLain (Reds)	Solo homer

Ian Happ’s contributions extended beyond statistics. His two-run homer in the first inning gave the Cubs an early lead, and his 27-game on-base streak now ranks among the season’s best. Happ has accumulated 33 career homers against Cincinnati, his highest total versus any opponent.

Cincinnati Mounts Ninth-Inning Blast

The Reds mounted an impressive comeback in the ninth inning, scoring four runs to take a 6-4 lead. Spencer Steer launched his sixth home run of the season to leadoff the rally. Elly De La Cruz delivered a go-ahead sacrifice fly that drove in two critical runs and appeared to put Cincinnati in position for victory.

Matt McLain also contributed with a solo homer as the Reds threatened. The ninth-inning explosion dropped the Cubs’ lead from 4-2 down to a 6-4 deficit, but Chicago’s resilience proved decisive in the end.

What Does This Winning Streak Mean for Chicago?

The Cubs’ eight-game streak has transformed their season narrative after stumbling early with a 7-9 record in their first 16 games. Since then, Chicago has won 18 of 21 games, demonstrating a championship-caliber resilience. The franchise’s last 14-game home winning streak occurred way back in 2008, making this achievement historically significant.

With tomorrow’s finale of the four-game series against Cincinnati looming, the Cubs’ momentum appears unstoppable. The Reds, meanwhile, have now lost six consecutive games and face an uphill battle against a team that simply refuses to quit.

“Michael Busch drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning after Pete Crow-Armstrong connected for a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive victory.”

— AP Baseball Writing, Game Recap

Sources

• AP Baseball News – Official box score and game recap from May 6, 2026 contest
• ESPN MLB – Detailed statistics and play-by-play analysis
• MLB.com – Official game highlights and franchise records verification