Happ homers, Cubs push past Rays 6-4

Ian Happ homered and Moisés Ballesteros hit a tiebreaking triple, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday.

Happ finished with three hits and two RBIs as Chicago posted its third consecutive victory. It was Happ’s 21st homer of the season.

Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored twice for the NL wild-card leaders.

Matthew Boyd (13-8) pitched five innings and allowed four runs in his first win since Aug. 19. 

The Rays lost for the sixth time in seven games.

Drew Rasmussen (10-5, 2.64 ERA) starts for Tampa Bay on Saturday, and fellow right-hander Colin Rea (10-6, 4.20 ERA) pitches for Chicago.



(AP Photo Erin Hooley)