Chicago Cubs right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been a key piece of the bullpen dating back three years, but his work early in 2024 is turning heads everywhere.
Nico Hoerner hit a game-ending infield single in the 10th inning in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Cubs had runners on the corners with one out in the 10th when the Braves brought their infield in. Hoerner then hit a high chopper to the right side on an 0-2 pitch from Aaron Bummer (1-2).