Chicago Cubs News: Jason Heyward puts team on back in walk-off win

In yesterday’s series finale, the Chicago Cubs were unable to hand John Lackey his 10th win of the season. Despite Lackey heading to the dugout without the lead, things turned around for the better late in the game. A struggling hero emerged from the shadows.

Outfielder Jason Heyward found himself in a bit of a hitting slump but still flashed the leather out in right field.

Remember when fans were questioning Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer’s decision to sign him to that long contract? All because he wasn’t out there swatting home runs left and right after that huge first year with the St. Louis Cardinals?

Recently, I was talking about the Cubs with my Father. He pointed out how we, Chicago Cubs fans, tend to be a little harsh when it comes to players. Well, Chicago fans as a whole, are pretty brutal to anyone who comes to the Windy City.

A city full of passionate fans that want nothing but success after years of frustration. But things are finally starting to pick up. Sure, the Chicago Bears have some work to do but they are a few years away from reaching the postseason.

While the Monsters of the Midway have reached the championship game (won in 1985) within the 2000’s, we Cubs fans are still waiting. Yes, that moment will more than likely occur this season and it’s exciting to think about.

It’s just a shame that some (not all) can’t help but put down another play. Especially someone as talented as Jason Heyward. I’m aware that he hasn’t contributed near as much when it comes to RBI and hit a wall in the middle of July and most of August.

Clutch, Clutch, Clutch

Believe me when I say that he’s going to turn it around. And yesterday’s performance during the series finale is a sure sign of just that. Heyward finished the game 3-for-6 and drove in all three runs for the Cubs, including another memorable walk-off moment.

Not to mention, a moment that our very own Jacob Misener and Nicholas Blazek experienced in person as they were in attendance. Jason tied things up in the fourth and ninth innings, only to be mobbed following another single to the outfield.

Who scored twice, including the final run thanks to Heyward’s bat? None other than first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo made his way around third moments after sliding into second on a groundout by Ben Zobrist.

That moment where Heyward was being swarmed by his teammates made me think back to the time where he homered off of Carlos Zambrano in his first big league at-bat. Couldn’t help but that, “I wish he was on our team.” — and now fast forward six years later and here we are.