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.
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.
"I don't know what the standings look like now, but I'm pretty sure they're probably the same."
Resilience on the Road
Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stole second in the 10th to set up the scoring drive and praised the team's grit.
"A 6-1 trip on the road against two National League opponents is something to be proud of," Crow-Armstrong said.
"Good streak, bad streak, that has nothing to do with the identity of this team."
He lauded the bullpen's performance: "Big ballsy performance today from four, five different guys."
Wicks called the save a "huge confidence boost" and one of the best moments of his career.
Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out six, but the Brewers went 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base.
The Brewers hold a 5.5-game lead over the Cubs in the National League Central and host the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
