The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 37-35 record following a series-ending loss in San Francisco. The club was unable to complete the sweep on Sunday afternoon. They fell 5-1 to the Giants. This happened despite having secured a series victory the previous night.
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MLB Game Recap
Giants ace Logan Webb stifled the Cubs’ offense, tossing eight scoreless innings and matching his season high with seven strikeouts. There was an early pitching change after just 11 pitches from Ryan Rolison. Reliever Colin Rea surrendered four earned runs over 4 2/3 innings. He allowed a two-run home run to Matt Chapman in the fifth. The Cubs scored their only run in the eighth inning. Alex Bregman’s infield single drove in Dansby Swanson. This followed a throwing error by Casey Schmitt.
Standout Performer
Pete Crow-Armstrong led the offensive effort, finishing the day 2-for-4 and recording his 16th stolen base of the season. Crow-Armstrong has now hit safely in five straight games, batting .409 over that stretch with three doubles, a triple, and a home run.
Key News & Notes
Seiya Suzuki remained out of the lineup on Sunday because he has right knee discomfort. He is considered day-to-day. He will be monitored closely this week. On the pitching front, Matthew Boyd is expected to throw a bullpen session early this week. The team hopes he can progress rapidly from left meniscus surgery. The rotation continues to be tested with Jameson Taillon currently on the 15-day injured list with a moderate hamstring strain.
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Farm Report
- Iowa Cubs (AAA): James Triantos went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. The game ended in a 4-4 tie against Louisville. It was called after the ninth inning. Triantos continues to show consistency at the plate, holding a .288 average with 35 RBIs on the season.
- Knoxville Smokies (AA): Jefferson Rojas recorded three hits in five at-bats. His performance helped lead the Smokies to a 4-3 victory over the Montgomery Biscuits. Rojas is now batting .294 with a .867 OPS.
- South Bend Cubs (High-A): Josiah Hartshorn had an impressive game. He went 3-for-4. He hit a solo home run. He also stole a base in a 10-3 win over Peoria. The victory allowed South Bend to win its sixth consecutive series after clinching a postseason berth on Saturday.
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Low-A): Logan Poteet finished 3-for-4, hitting his 10th home run of the year. He also hit a double as the Pelicans edged Augusta 6-5. Poteet’s three-RBI performance anchored a Pelicans offense that recorded eight hits.
- ACL Cubs: No game scheduled
Looking Ahead
The Cubs return home to Wrigley Field tonight to open a series against the Colorado Rockies. Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.44 ERA) is the scheduled starter for Chicago against Colorado right-hander Michael Lorenzen (2-8, 7.54 ERA).
Winning two out of three from the Giants is a solid road trip result. However, the rotation injuries are starting to feel like a heavy burden. What do you think?
