The Chicago Cubs hold a 22-12 record after completing a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their 8-4 victory at Wrigley Field yesterday extended the team’s winning streak to five games. It also moved them to a season-high 10 games over .500. All your Cubs News & Notes from Sunday, including all Minor League affiliates here!
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MLB Game Recap
Chicago secured the 8-4 win behind a two-run blast from Moisés Ballesteros and a bases-clearing triple by Michael Busch. Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (2-1) tossed a quality start, recording 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 5 K, and 1 BB on 94 pitches. The bullpen survived a seventh-inning scare. Phil Maton struck out Ketel Marte with the bases loaded. Relievers Milner and Martin handled the final frames despite a late two-run homer by Arizona.
Standout Performer
Michael Busch led the offense with a stat line of 2-for-3. He had one triple, four RBIs, one run, one walk, and a sacrifice fly. His defining moment came in the fifth inning. He chased starter Merrill Kelly with a three-run triple into the right-field corner. Busch’s performance anchored a 12-hit attack that ensured Chicago’s 11th consecutive home victory.
Key News & Notes
RHP Daniel Palencia was activated from the 15-day injured list on Sunday, while RHP Yacksel Ríos was designated for assignment. Second baseman Nico Hoerner returned to the starting lineup. He had missed one game due to neck tightness. He finished 2-for-5 with a double. Chicago’s 11-game home winning streak is the club’s longest at the “Friendly Confines” since 2008.
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Farm Report
- Triple-A Iowa: Pedro Ramírez went 3-for-5 with a double and 2 RBIs in a narrow 8-7 loss to the St. Paul Saints. Iowa’s late ninth-inning rally fell just one run short in a tightly contested 10-hit effort.
- Double-A Knoxville: Carter Trice went 1-for-4. He hit a leadoff home run and scored one run. This performance, along with an RBI, secured a 1-0 shutout victory over Rocket City. Trice’s first-inning blast provided all the necessary support for a Smokies pitching staff that allowed only seven hits.
- High-A South Bend: Ty Southisene impressed with a 3-for-6 performance. He included a double, one run, and 3 RBIs. This was in an 11-10 loss to Fort Wayne. South Bend out-hit Fort Wayne but could not overcome surrendering a five-run first inning.
- Low-A Myrtle Beach: Michael Carico went 2-for-4 with a double. He had an RBI and a walk during a 7-3 loss to Columbia. The Pelicans were plagued by 14 strikeouts and struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position.
Looking Ahead
Edward Cabrera (3-0, 3.06 ERA) is scheduled to start Monday night as the Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds. Chicago looks to extend its home dominance in the opener of a critical four-game series against their NL Central rivals.
The “Friendly Confines” haven’t felt this friendly in nearly two decades. What do you think?
