Cubs @ Rangers · May 8, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Fri, May 8, 2026

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Ben Brown

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Kumar Rocker

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Game StoriesTen, again! Brown sets the tone as Cubs reach SECOND double-digit win streak4 clips

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Ten, again! Brown sets the tone as Cubs reach SECOND double-digit win streak

ARLINGTON – During the Cubs’ pregame pitchers’ meeting on Friday afternoon, pitching coach Tommy Hottovy held up a card detailing the reliever usage over the past several days. Coming off a drama-filled, tightly contested series with the Reds, and within a stretch of 23 games in 24 days, the group

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Busch, Suzuki lead Cubs to their tenth-straight win00:03:01

Michael Busch belts a three-run double and Seiya Suzuki crushes a two-run home run leading the Cubs to a 7-1 win over the Rangers

Condensed Game: CHC@TEX - 5/8/2600:10:44

Condensed Game: Michael Busch and the Cubs take on Justin Foscue and the Rangers on May 8, 2026

Seiya Suzuki's two-run home run (7)00:00:29

Seiya Suzuki crushes a two-run home run to center field, extending the Cubs' lead to 3-0 in the 4th inning

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Cubs @ Rangers · 7–1

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