Suzuki slam, Bregman homer power Cubs past Rockies 9-3

Seiya Suzuki hit his third career grand slam, Alex Bregman added a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs snapped a three-game skid with a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.

Chicago, which had scored three or fewer runs in seven of its last nine games before Thursday, had its highest run total since beating Pittsburgh 10-4 on May 27.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected in the top of the sixth by home plate umpire Louis Krupa after arguing Moises Ballesteros’ double-play grounder appeared to hit off his shin guard and should have been ruled a foul ball.

Brett Sullivan hit two home runs and Cole Carrigg, who made his MLB debut Tuesday night, added a solo shot for Colorado.

The Cubs have not announced a starter for Friday’s opener against Giants RHP Landon Roupp (5-6, 4.00 ERA) at San Francisco.



(AP Photo David Zalubowski)