Cubs rally past Dodgers with Dansby Swanson's clutch homer
Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Swanson's four-RBI performance from the No. 9 spot helped the Cubs secure their 10th consecutive win.
Craig Counsell earned his 899th managerial victory.
The Cubs trailed 4-0 against Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan, who allowed one earned run over 6 1/3 innings.
Chicago rallied against the Dodgers' bullpen, scoring six consecutive runs.
Alex Bregman homered in the eighth to tie the game.
The Dodgers' early lead came from Will Smith's three-run homer and Hyeseong Kim's RBI single.
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