Key facts
- The Colorado Rockies defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in the second game of their series.
- Sterlin Thompson's pinch-hit single in the ninth inning drove in the winning run for the Rockies.
- The Rockies now hold a 1-0 series lead over the Cubs.
- The Cubs enter Thursday's series finale on a three-game losing streak.
- Edward Cabrera is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Cubs, and Ryan Feltner for the Rockies.
The Colorado Rockies secured a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their series, with Sterlin Thompson delivering a pinch-hit single in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure the win. This victory gives the Rockies a 1-0 lead in the series.
The game was tied 1-1 heading into the eighth inning, when TJ Rumfield hit his eighth home run of the season to put the Rockies ahead 2-1. Ian Happ responded in the top of the ninth with his 15th homer, tying the game at 2-2, before Thompson's decisive hit.
Edward Cabrera is slated to start for the Cubs against Ryan Feltner for the Rockies in the series finale on Thursday. The Cubs enter the matchup on a three-game losing streak, having lost 22 of their last 29 games.