Kyle Tucker homered in a career-best four straight games and the Chicago Cubs slugged away for a second consecutive night in beating the Athletics 7-4.

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot in the third and the Chicago Cubs slugged away for a second straight game in beating the Athletics 7-4 on Tuesday night.

What makes Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker such a good hitter? There are plenty of signs. For veteran teammate Justin Turner, it’s how Tucker is willing to punish pitches over the plate but refuses to chase outside the strike zone.