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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, April 24, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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Swanson’s 2-run 9th-inning blast fuels Cubs’ comeback win, 10th in a row

Swanson’s 2-run 9th-inning blast fuels Cubs’ comeback win, 10th in a row

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Swanson's four-RBI performance from the No. 9 spot helped the Cubs secure their 10th consecutive win. Craig Counsell earned his 899th managerial victory. The Cubs trailed 4-0 against Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan, who allowed one earned run over 6 1/3 innings. Chicago rallied against the Dodgers' bullpen, scoring six consecutive runs. Alex Bregman homered in the eighth to tie the game. The Dodgers' early lead came from Will Smith's three-run homer and Hyeseong Kim's RBI single.