Local boy makes good: Mike Tauchman’s sacrifice fly accounts for only run of game

Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman hits a sacrifice fly to drive in Seiya Suzuki with the only run in the Cubs’ 1-0 victory over the Rays on Monday at Wrigley Field. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

It’s not often a batter has to break down his at-bat on a sacrifice fly. But the way the Cubs are going, even little things are big.

Newcomer Mike Tauchman gave right-hander Marcus Stroman the only run he needed in a 1-0 victory Monday against the Rays when his fly to right field in the fourth inning against right-hander Taj Bradley scored Seiya Suzuki for the only run of the game.