Dansby Swanson sets Cubs RBI record in doubleheader sweep

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson delivered a historic performance on Wednesday, driving in 11 runs across a doubleheader sweep of the New York Mets to set a new franchise record. The Cubs won the first game 10-3 and the nightcap 10-5 at Citi Field.

Swanson's remarkable day began in the opener, where he hit a three-run home run and a grand slam. In the second game, he broke a tie with a go-ahead RBI triple in the sixth inning, finishing with four RBIs. His 11 RBIs in the twin bill surpassed the previous Cubs record of 10, set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo in 1970. Swanson's output tied for the third-most RBIs in a doubleheader in Major League history, matching marks set by Nate Colbert in 1972 and Mark Whiten in 1993.

The doubleheader capped a three-game surge for Swanson in the series. Including a home run on Tuesday, he has collected 15 RBIs over the first three games, tying the Cubs' record for most RBIs in any series since the statistic became official in 1920. That record was set by Kiki Cuyler in a five-game series in 1932. Swanson's 15 RBIs over three games also set a new Major League record for a shortstop, surpassing the previous mark of 14.