Ian Happ Powers Cubs Past Mariners With Two Homers

Ian Happ powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-7 win over the Seattle Mariners by hitting two home runs, bringing his June total to eight and surpassing Kris Bryant for 15th on the Cubs’ all-time home run list with 161. Happ became the first Cub since 2017 to lead off consecutive games with home runs and now averages about 25 homers per season over his nine-year career. His power surge has notably improved his slugging percentage and provided a boost to the Cubs' offense. Other Cubs, including Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker, and Pete Crow-Armstrong, also homered, while Cal Raleigh hit his league-leading 30th for the Mariners. Despite their offensive output, the Cubs have allowed 31 runs in their last three losses. The team currently leads the NL Central and aims to continue their momentum against division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals.