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Column: Chicago Cubs blow a big lead by giving up a 10-spot in the 8th — then rally for a wild 13-11 win

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The Chicago Cubs blew a 7 -1 lead in a 10 -run eighth inning, blowing a six -run lead in stunning fashion, before the offense rallied for six runs in the bottom of the inning.

Kyle Tucker provided the go-ahead, two -run home run in the eighth .

Only one game in Cubs history saw both teams combined for 21 runs over two innings as the Cubs and Diamondbacks did in the seventh and eighth .

Kelly leads all catchers with 18 RBIs.

Tucker ’s line shot to right put the Cubs back in front and turned the ballpark into a mosh pit.

Seiya Suzuki followed with a solo shot to make it 13 -11.

Ryan Pressly pitched a scoreless ninth to notch a would-be save.

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