Cubs Defense Steals the Show | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs are riding a wave of elite defense to victory, snagging a dramatic extra-innings win over the Pirates—thanks largely to standout plays from Nico Hoerner and a solid outing from Matthew Boyd, who praised the team’s defensive prowess as one of the best he’s ever seen. Hoerner’s lightning-fast, smart, and clutch infield stops are turning potential hits into outs, and his consistency this season suggests he might be the heart of a defense that’s propelling the Cubs toward the NL Central lead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0204dbbdc44e9932