Fourth-inning outburst propels Cubs to 15th straight home win

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) is safe at home plate as Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) takes the throw during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. David Banks-Imagn Images

Fourth-inning outburst propels Cubs to 15th straight home win

By Andrew Wright | Last updated May 7, 2026 9:13 PM ET

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There is no team hotter in Major League Baseball than the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs win 15th straight home game

With an 8-3 win and four-game sweep over the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago has won nine consecutive games overall and an outstanding 15 straight games at home. Overall, the Cubs are 18-5 overall at Wrigley Field this season and have not lost a game there since April 11.

The 15th straight home win was sparked by a seven-run fourth inning that was highlighted by an RBI single from Pete Crow-Armstrong and a two-RBI single from catcher Miguel Amaya.

Michael Conforto, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch all contributed at least one RBI in the inning.

Can we interest you in a 7-run 4th inning? pic.twitter.com/vJe5vvvA3k
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 7, 2026

Chicago hits the road after Thursday

After wrapping up its series with the Reds, Chicago is slated for a nine-game road trip that includes a stop back in the Windy City. The Cubs next nine games will be three each against the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves.

Chicago will not play its next home game until May 18 when its division rival Milwaukee Brewers come to town for the first matchup between the two teams this season.

Wrigley Field could be huge in postseason play

With a record among the best in the National League, securing home-field advantage for the postseason could be a huge factor for the Cubs. The regular-season energy and noise would only amplify in the postseason, making Wrigley an incredibly difficult place to play come October.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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