Swanson sticks with it, gets 'blue whale' off his back with HR (opens original article in a new tab)

Dansby Swanson ended an 86-plate-appearance home run drought with a two-run shot in the second inning, helping the Cubs defeat the Rockies 8-6. The home run came during a seven-run outburst that marked the team's second consecutive series win.

• Dansby Swanson hit his first home run in nearly a month, ending an 86-plate-appearance drought
• The home run contributed to a seven-run second inning that led the Cubs to an 8-6 win over the Rockies
• Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed confidence in Swanson's ability to return to his offensive form
• Swanson's season OPS dropped to .587 during his 24-game home run drought