Swanson understands the expectations, and he knows what it takes after winning the 2021 World Series with the Atlanta Braves.

Swanson went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Guardians. Swanson recorded his 23rd multi-hit effort of the season and his fourth in the last eight games.

Cubs second. Michael Busch grounds out to second base, Brooks Lee to Kody Clemens. Dansby Swanson doubles to deep left center field. Carson Kelly grounds out to shallow infield, Chris Paddack to ...

Shortstop Dansby Swanson remains at the heart of the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup, but that does not equate to him having the strongest of seasons at the plate.

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Dansby Swanson singles to shortstop. Michael Busch pops out to second base to Jose Altuve. 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 8, Astros 2. Cubs sixth. Kyle Tucker doubles to left field.

Dansby Swanson singles to shortstop. Michael Busch pops out to second base to Jose Altuve. 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 8, Astros 2. Cubs sixth. Kyle Tucker doubles to left field.

Dansby Swanson singles to shortstop. Michael Busch pops out to second base to Jose Altuve. 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 8, Astros 2. Cubs sixth. Kyle Tucker doubles to left field.

Dansby Swanson singles to shortstop. Michael Busch pops out to second base to Jose Altuve. 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 8, Astros 2. Cubs sixth. Kyle Tucker doubles to left field.

Continued struggles with runners in scoring position from Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson may force manager Craig Counsell to put him at the bottom of the order.