Dansby Swanson drives in four runs in Cubs' doubleheader sweep
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Key Points:
- Dansby Swanson has been a dominant force in the recent Cubs series against the Mets, driving in 15 RBIs over the first three games, the most by any player against the Mets in a series.
- Swanson is the first MLB player since 2016 to reach 15 RBIs in a series and the first Cub to record at least four RBIs in three consecutive games, tying a record dating back to 1920.
- Cubs manager Craig Counsell and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza both acknowledged Swanson's exceptional performance, with Mendoza noting the Mets' pitching mistakes that Swanson capitalized on.
- Swanson's 11 RBIs in a single doubleheader set a Cubs record, surpassing Ron Santo's 1970 mark, and he expressed pride in being mentioned alongside Cubs legends like Ernie Banks and Santo.
- Swanson credited the entire Cubs lineup for their success, highlighting strong performances from teammates like Pedro Ramírez and Nico Hoerner, and emphasized the team's relentless approach at the plate.
