Chicago Cubs right fielder Mike Tauchman (40) hits a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs rightfielder Mike Tauchman (40) is congratulated by teammates Christopher Morel (left) and Dansby Swanson after Tauchman hit a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Cody Bellinger (right) is congratulated by teammate Christopher Morel (5) after Bellinger hit a 2-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) delivers to the Houston Astros in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) throws to first base after forcing out Houston Astros base runner Jose Altuve (27) at second base in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A fan collects plastic cups while making a cup snake in the right field bleachers in the sixth inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) and relief pitcher Yency Almonte (25) celebrate after closing out the Houston Astros in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs fans in the left field bleachers wave their W flags after a Cubs victory over the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) waits to take the field for a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell stands with his coaching staff as the national anthem is played before a game between the Cubs and the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Cody Bellinger celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (68) delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs fans keep warm under blankets in the left field bleachers in the first inning of a game between the Cubs and the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Matt Mervis signs autographs for fans before a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (24) passes by Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu (79) as Bellinger rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A lone Chicago Cubs fan watches from the center field bleachers in the first inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Cody Bellinger hits a 2-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) wears a smile on his face as he is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a 2-run home run by teammate Cody Bellinger (24) in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs rightfielder Mike Tauchman (40) hits a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel sprints around the bases as he advances to third base on a single by teammate Dansby Swanson in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs rightfielder Mike Tauchman (40) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) delivers to the Houston Astros in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) and starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) congratulate one another after finishing off the Houston Astros in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Yency Almonte (25) delivers to the Houston Astros in the 8th inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman (40) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the 8th inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell pulls relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. (38) from the game in the 8th inning against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Matt Mervis pulls a ball foul in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) delivers to the Houston Astros in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) and outfielder Mike Tauchman (40) celebrate after a victory over the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
