The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 10 innings on Sunday at American Family Field, capping a six-game road trip with a 6-1 record.
Seiya Suzuki delivered a two-run single off Joel Kuhnel in the top of the 10th, following a bases-loaded walk by Michael Busch that forced in the go-ahead run.
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Jordan Wicks, called up from Triple-A Iowa earlier in the day, earned his first save of the season by inducing a game-ending double play from Gary Sanchez with the bases loaded.
The win improved the Cubs to 12-4 over their last 16 games, bouncing back from a 7-22 stretch after a 27-12 start through May 8.
Bullpen Day Delivers
Manager Craig Counsell used seven relievers due to Ben Brown's neck injury and a recent doubleheader against the Mets.
"The guys are having fun right now, and we're playing good baseball," Counsell said.
He noted the pitching staff excelled despite limited offense. "We did very little offensively today, honestly.
But we got enough done because we got great pitching performances."
Bryse Wilson, claimed off waivers, provided 4 1/3 shutout innings in relief of starter Ryan Rolison, who allowed a solo homer to Sanchez in the second.
"In my two years (in Milwaukee), the Brewers and the Cubs were always at the top of the division," Wilson said.
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"I don't know what the standings look like now, but I'm pretty sure they're probably the same."
