By Jeremy Kahn

The resurgence of the Chicago Cubs this season is because of the emergence of four rookies on the club.

Rookie sensation Kris Bryant hit a home run, Addison Russell picked up his second career three-hit game, Friday’s hero Kyle Schwarber picked up two hits and finally Jorge Soler extended his hitting streak to eight games as the Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-6 at Wrigley Field. This was the third straight win for the Cubs, and also they have nine out of their last 10.

Bryant also drove in three runs, and Russell picked up a huge run-scoring single in a three-run eighth inning, as the Cubs are now on the verge of a huge four-game series sweep of the defending World Champions.

It was the first home run for the sensational third baseman since July 27 against the Colorado Rockies.

Brandon Belt hit a two-run home run for the Giants, while Hunter Pence added two hits and score two runs for the struggling Giants, who have three in a row and five out of their last seven and are 3-6 on the 10-game road trip that ends on Sunday.

Both Nori Aoki and Angel Pagan picked up run-scoring singles in the top of the ninth inning, but Justin Grimm was able to get Matt Duffy to ground out to end the game.