Alex Avila’s Walkoff Two Run Single pushes Cubs Past the BLue Jays.

It’s Alex Avila Day

Chicago Tribune

Alex Avila’s misplay behind the played in the top of the 10th helped the Blue Jay’s take the lead. Avila then would end all their hope and hit a two run walkoff single to propel the Cubs to a 6–5 win and series sweep over the Blue Jays.

Kyle Hendricks pitched 6 innings on Sunday allowing 3 runs and striking out six. The bullpen came on in relief and let things get interesting. Uehara came on in the 10th after Wade Davis and allowed the Jays to take the lead. Struggling Justin Wilson came on and continue to struggle to find the strike zone. He would allow one more runner to cross before getting out of the inning.

The Cubs wouldn’t let the top of the 10th get them down. Ben Zobrist, Javy Baez and Jason Heyward would each reached base. Alex Avila came to the plate and came up big with a walk off two run single.

Albert Almora Jr had a three run double in the third to get the only runs the Cubs would have before extras. Newest Cubs Rene Rivera started at catcher and got his first hit as a Cub in third. Heyward and Baez each had a stolen base in the win.

The Cubs will now head to Cincinnati after a day off on Monday. John Lackey will take the mound against the Reds on Tuesday night. First pitch is set for 6:10pm CST.