Cubs 6, Dodgers 4: Swanson's Ninth-Inning Blast Makes It 10 Straight

April 24, 2026 - Los Angeles - The Chicago Cubs kept the streak alive in dramatic fashion, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 after Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth.

ESPN's game story credited Swanson with a four-RBI night from the No. 9 spot and said the win pushed Chicago's streak to 10. That is not a footnote anymore. That is the headline.

Swanson Changed the Ending

The Dodgers had the game in reach late, but Swanson flipped it with one swing. A No. 9 hitter driving in four runs is the kind of detail that shows why long winning streaks happen. It is never just the stars.

Chicago had 11 hits and held the Dodgers to six, which gave the comeback enough structure to feel earned, not stolen.

AthX Engine Fantasy Angle

AthX Engine rewards late-game leverage, run production, and team wins against strong opponents. Swanson's four-RBI night puts him in the hitter conversation, while the Cubs' team total gets a boost from another road win and a double-digit streak.

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What It Meant

For Chicago, this was another reason to believe the streak has real depth. For Los Angeles, it was a reminder that late leads are never safe when the other dugout is playing like it expects something good to happen.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule for April 24, 2026; MLB.com gameday wrap; ESPN box score. AthX Engine fantasy scoring for 2026-04-24. This write-up is for information only and is not financial advice.*