Reliever Mark Leiter Jr. shifted the momentum in the Cubs’ 3-2 win over the Dodgers

The seventh inning of the Cubs’ 3-2 win Sunday was threatening to spiral. Then, Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. struck out Dodgers left-handed stars Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy to maintain the Cubs’ lead and end the Dodgers’ strongest push for a comeback. “That split-finger is a legit weapon,” Cubs starter Drew Smyly said. “And he trusts in it. … Hitters don’t see it. It’s a wipeout pitch.” The Cubs pitching staff had a strong series overall, limiting the Dodgers to two runs in each game. On Sunday, Smyly surrendered...