Photos: Chicago Cubs 4, Houston Astros 3

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Cubs pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. yells in celebration after striking out Astros centerfielder Jake Meyers to end the top of the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

The first base umpire signals a fair ball as Cubs first baseman Michael Busch reaches for an infield single hit by Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — The first base umpire signals a fair ball as Cubs first baseman Michael Busch reaches for an infield single hit by Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans watch as Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2), right, reaches for an infield single hit by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, as Astros centerfielder Jake Meyers (6), left, advances to second base in the third inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Fans watch as Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2), right, reaches for an infield single hit by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, as Astros centerfielder Jake Meyers (6), left, advances to second base in the third inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, left, is checked out by a team trainer after a ball ricocheted off his arm the third inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, left, is checked out by a team trainer after a ball ricocheted off his arm in the third inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris throws in the ninth inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris throws in the ninth inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Luke Little heads to the mound to throw in the seventh inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs pitcher Luke Little heads to the mound to throw in the seventh inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs manager Craig Counsell, center, calls toward the dugout to get a replacement glove for pitcher Luke Little (43) in the seventh inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs manager Craig Counsell, center, calls toward the dugout to get a replacement glove for pitcher Luke Little (43) in the seventh inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Luke Little (43), left, receives a replacement glove tossed to him by third baseman Christopher Morel (5) in the seventh inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs pitcher Luke Little (43), left, receives a replacement glove tossed to him by third baseman Christopher Morel (5) in the seventh inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong heads to the dugout after entering the game to play centerfield in the eighth inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong heads to the dugout after entering the game to play center field in the eighth inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Astros second baseman José Altuve, center, rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Cubs in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Astros second baseman José Altuve, center, rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Cubs in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) takes off his batting helmet after striking out with the bases loaded to end the fourth inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) takes off his batting helmet after striking out with the bases loaded to end the fourth inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Two Astros fans wear brown paper bags in apparent embarrassment of the team's record and standings in the A.L. West, in the third inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Two Astros fans wear brown paper bags in the third inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A sunbeam shines off of Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7), right, before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — A sunbeam shines on Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7), right, before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson gestures to teammates while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson gestures to teammates while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski, center, heads for the dugout before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski, center, heads for the dugout before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti throws in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti throws in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga heads to the bullpen before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga heads to the bullpen before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel exits the dugout before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel exits the dugout before a game against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Astros infielder José Abreu heads to the clubhouse after warming up for a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Astros infielder José Abreu heads to the clubhouse after warming up for a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs fans cheer as a three-run home run ball hit by shortstop Dansby Swanson flies into the bleachers in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs fans cheer as a three-run home run ball hit by shortstop Dansby Swanson flies into the bleachers in the first inning against the Astros at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans in the left-field bleachers watch Nguyen Le, of Houston, catch a home run ball during batting practice for a game between the Astros and Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Fans in the left-field bleachers watch Nguyen Le, of Houston, catch a home run ball during batting practice for a game between the Astros and Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A waning gibbous moon rises above a neon beer sign at Wrigley Field after a 4-3 Cubs win over the Astros on April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — A waning gibbous moon rises above a neon beer sign at Wrigley Field after a 4-3 Cubs win over the Astros on April 24, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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