Chicago Cubs Hoerner's Homer Lifts Team Over Astros

Nico Hoerner contributed significantly in the Cubs' dominant 12-3 victory over the Astros, adding a home run to his tally. This marks his third homer of the 2025 season, as he also drove in a run and crossed home plate himself.

This performance extends his hitting streak to 12 games, and he has now hit homers in two consecutive outings. With 35 RBIs on the season, Hoerner continues to maintain a .294 batting average across 79 games this year.