Ian Happ
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May 7, 2026
Extends on-base streak to 27 games
Happ went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, a stolen base and an additional run scored during the Cubs' 7-6 extra-inning win over the Reds on Wednesday.
Analysis
Happ gave the Cubs an early 2-1 lead after crushing a two-run long ball off Brady Singer in the first inning, and the former came home to score in the forth on a double by Seiya Suzuki. Happ is up to nine home runs on the year, and his solo shot extended his on-base streak to 27 games that dates back to April 5 against the Guardians. The veteran outfielder is slashing .248/.379/.511 with two steals, 17 RBI and 28 runs across 161 plate appearances this season.
May 2, 2026
Carries offense in victory
Happ went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in a 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Analysis
Happ produced all the offense Chicago would need with a solo blast to right field in the second inning. He later scored the team's only other run of the game in the eighth. Happ was the only Cub to notch multiple hits in the game -- in fact, the remainder of the lineup went a combined 2-for-25. It was a much-needed big performance from Happ, who had gone 3-for-23 with nine strikeouts (albeit with six walks) over his previous seven contests.