Carson Kelly becomes first Cubs player since 2016 with this accomplishment

After falling behind 6-1 through the first five innings, the Cubs steadily chipped away at the deficit with runs in the fifth, sixth, and eighth innings. Carson Kelly capped the comeback with a clutch two-run homer to tie the game late. A highlight-reel catch from Pete Crow-Armstrong helped keep things tight, and in the 10th inning, Kelly sealed the win with a walk-off single.

Jayson Hayward was the last Chicago Cubs player to hit a game-tying and walk-off hit in the same game

On September 4, 2016, the Cubs were playing the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. Chicago trailed 2-1 going into the ninth and got a game-tying RBI hit from Jason Hayward. From there, Hayward again came up clutch in the 13th inning as he delivered a walk-off hit to send Chicago fans home happy with a 3-2 victory.

Monday’s dramatic win was a crucial one in the standings. With Kelly playing the hero, Chicago not only completed a comeback but they also gained ground in the division race. The victory trimmed the Brewers’ lead to 5.5 games.