Bellinger and Chisholm Power Cubs to Two‑Run Victory

Cody Bellinger and Ryan Chisholm each launch two‑run homers as Chicago rallies past Detroit

Cody Bellinger and rookie Ryan Chisholm each delivered two‑run blasts, propelling the Cubs to a 7‑4 win over the Tigers on Saturday.

Saturday’s game at Wrigley Field turned into a bit of a fireworks show when two Cubs sluggers—Cody Bellinger and the rookie sensation Ryan Chisholm—each went deep for a two‑run homer. The Cubs, trailing early, suddenly found themselves with a comfortable lead, thanks largely to those long balls.

It started in the third inning. Bellinger, standing in the left‑center field grass, waited on a 1‑2 count before cracking a fastball that sailed over the left‑field wall. The crowd erupted, and the scoreboard moved from a 1‑0 deficit to a 2‑0 lead. “I just tried to stay relaxed and see the ball,” Bellinger said afterward, smiling as if he’d expected the outcome.

Not to be outdone, Chisholm stepped up in the fifth. The rookie, only his ninth major‑league start, took a 2‑0 pitch and drove it deep into the bleachers, tying the run‑scoring chart with another two‑run shot. “I’m still trying to soak it all in,” Chisholm admitted, his voice a little hoarse from the excitement. “Seeing it go over the fence—just crazy.”

The Tigers tried to claw back, scratching a couple of runs of their own, but the Cubs’ bullpen held firm. Reliever Jake Marquis, pitching a clean seventh, kept Detroit at bay, allowing just one hit. By the time the ninth inning rolled around, the final line read 7‑4 in favor of Chicago.

For the Cubs, the night was about more than just the score. It was a reminder that even when the odds look slim, a couple of timely homers can flip the script. Fans left the stadium buzzing, many already humming the names Bellinger and Chisholm, hopeful that this spark will ignite a longer run of success.

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