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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Kevin Alcántara #13 of the Chicago Cubs stands in the dugout during the tenth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The Reds defeated the Cubs 3-0. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs have the day off ahead of a series with the Houston Astros that starts on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
They are coming off a series where they got swept by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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GettyKevin Alcántara #13 of the Chicago Cubs runs to first base during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 27, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
One positive thing for the Cubs right now is that Kevin Alcántara is having a strong season in Triple-A.
He is batting .245 with 38 hits, 15 home runs, 32 RBI’s, 27 runs and three stolen bases in 40 games.
His home 15 homers is tied for the lead in all of Triple-A baseball.
15th homer of the year for Kevin Alcantara!🚀
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GettyKevin Alcantara #13 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after scoring on a Moises Ballesteros (not pictured) single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on September 28, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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