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Cubs' Ian Happ steals spotlight from manager Joe Maddon

CHICAGO -- There's little doubt Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon deserves some headlines after winning his 1,000th game in the dugout, but it's a player who was on the winning side for the first time in the big leagues who might steal away the spotlight. Rookie Ian Happ (first round, 2015) homered and walked twice -- once with the bases loaded -- in the Cubs' 9-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night as he continues a hot start to his career.

"You have to be mentally tough," Happ said after another strong performance at the plate.