Suzuki Drives in 3 Runs as Chicago Cubs Hold Off Los Angeles Dodgers for 9–7 Win

Suzuki Drives in 3 Runs as Chicago Cubs Hold Off Los Angeles Dodgers for 9–7 Win
Seiya Suzuki (27) of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a two-RBI double during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago on April 5, 2024. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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CHICAGO—Seiya Suzuki had three RBIs and Michael Busch homered against his former team, helping the Chicago Cubs beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 9–7 on Friday.

Dansby Swanson also connected as Chicago earned its fifth consecutive win after dropping its first two games of the season. Ian Happ added a key two-run triple on a windy, sun-splashed afternoon, and Nick Madrigal had two hits.