Heyward homers off Hader, Cubs rally past Brewers 4-2
(WorldNews Sport)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer off Josh Hader in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Saturday night. NL Central-leading Chicago had gone scoreless for 17 straight innings before breaking through against Hader, who hadn`t allowed a homer all season long. “I think that`s extremely rewarding as a group and gives you a lot of momentum,” Cubs manager David Ross said. “(There`s) a lot of positivity, especially going forward, if we want to continue on the championship path that we want to be on.” Javier Báez and pinch-hitter Anthony Rizzo sparked the rally with consecutive one-out singles. Heyward then put the Cubs ahead to stay with a...