Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from Swanson and PCA in 8-6 win over Rockies

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Wednesday night.

Swanson launched a two-run shot during the Cubs’ seven-run second inning and Crow-Armstrong added his 15th of the season in the fourth to help Chicago take two of three games in the series.

Colorado rookie Sterlin Thompson hit his first two major league home runs. Hunter Goodman and Kyle Karros also went deep for the Rockies.

Javier Assad (5-1) won his second consecutive start, giving up two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Jacob Webb worked the ninth for his second save.

Sean Sullivan (0-1), making his second career start, was tagged for eight runs and nine hits in four innings.

Matt Shaw got the Cubs going in the second with a two-run triple and Carson Kelly followed with an RBI double to set the stage for Swanson’s first home run since May 18.

Seiya Suzuki added a run-scoring double and Alex Bregman hit a sacrifice fly that made it 7-0.

Thompson had solo shots off Assad in the third and fifth. Goodman hit a two-run homer, his 21st this season, off Ethan Roberts in the eighth. Karros connected off Webb in the ninth.

Rockies: LHP Kyle Freeland (1-7, 7.98 ERA) is scheduled to face RHP Bubba Chandler (2-7, 4.76) when Pittsburgh comes to Denver to begin a three-game series Friday night.

Cubs: Had not announced a starter for Friday afternoon’s series opener against visiting Toronto.

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Colorado Rockies pitcher Sean Sullivan adjusts his hat while walking towards the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double during the second of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Chicago, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson, back, celebrates with catcher Carson Kelly (15) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Chicago, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, right, watches his home run as the umpire, back left, and Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, back center, watch during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson watches his home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Chicago, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 18, 2026--

Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and global leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale announces today that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has launched the maiden voyage of Blooming Future, a next-generation LR1 chemical and product oil tanker designed to transport essential raw materials with greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. The vessel was formally named at a ceremony in China on May 8.

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“ Blooming Future will carry naphtha to support our industrial production, while operating at optimized speed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The vessel is as wide as a six-lane highway and can hold cargo equivalent to roughly 35 Olympic size swimming pools. She has been designed to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and sustainability, demonstrating how operational efficiency and lower carbon maritime transport can scale together,” said Hardi Schuck, Director of Braskem Trading & Shipping.

Built as a specialized chemical and product oil tanker (IMO Type 3), Blooming Future incorporates advanced technologies, including biofuel-ready engines and energy-efficient systems, supporting lower emissions and improved performance. The new vessel is expected to emit approximately 30% less CO₂ than the average vessels currently in operation at Braskem, resulting in an estimated reduction of around 6,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

The vessel is part of a broader fleet expansion program, under which Braskem Trading & Shipping is expected to operate a total of four LR1 tankers by early 2027, reinforcing its commitment to reliability, safety, and sustainable maritime operations.

ABOUT BRASKEM

With a global vision of the future oriented towards people and sustainability, Braskem is committed to contributing to the value chain for strengthening the Circular Economy. The petrochemical company’s almost 8,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people’s lives through sustainable chemicals and plastics solutions. Braskem has an innovative DNA and a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse segments, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare, and hygiene, among others. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in more than 70 countries. To learn more visit, www.braskem.com.

ABOUT BRASKEM TRADING & SHIPPING

Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) is Braskem’s global trading, shipping, and supply chain organization, responsible for the sourcing, transportation, and commercialization of feedstocks, chemicals, fuels, and specialty products. BT&S supports operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Germany through international trading, maritime logistics, and strategic supplier partnerships, while serving customers across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Caribbean.

The organization also leads sustainable maritime transportation initiatives, including investments in lower-emission vessel operations and the “Seas of the Future” program, focused on improving logistics efficiency, reducing freight costs, and lowering CO₂ emissions across global shipping activities.

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