The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 48-38 record after a high-scoring victory at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured its fourth consecutive win. They outslugged the San Diego Padres in a 9-7 contest. The game was defined by home run power.
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MLB Game Recap
Chicago launched five home runs to overcome a 92-degree night where the wind was blowing out at 19 mph. San Diego made a late-inning surge. This surge included a four-run eighth inning. However, reliever Ryan Rolison recorded the final out. He secured his first save of the season. The win marks Chicago’s 10th victory in their last 12 games, keeping them within 5.5 games of Milwaukee in the National League Central standings.
Standout Performer
Dansby Swanson led the offensive explosion, finishing 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. His solo shot in the second inning gave the Cubs a lead they never relinquished. His two-run blast in the fifth provided a critical cushion. This was his second multi-homer performance in less than a week.
Key News & Notes
The Cubs placed utility man Matt Shaw on the injured list Monday. He has a left wrist sprain. They also placed reliever Ethan Roberts on the injured list due to right forearm inflammation. In corresponding moves, the team recalled outfielder Kevin Alcántara and pitcher Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa. Meanwhile, starter Jameson Taillon made significant progress in his recovery. He threw a 40-pitch live batting practice session on Tuesday.
Farm Report
- Triple-A Iowa: Will Sanders pitched 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K in a 3-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens. The win was Sanders’ fifth of the season as Iowa took the opening game of their road series.
- Double-A Knoxville: Jefferson Rojas went 3-for-5 with 3 R and 2 SB during a 12-3 rout of the Greenville Clingstones. The Smokies’ offense totaled 12 hits, including three home runs, to pull within 12 games of first place.
- High-A South Bend: Josiah Kepley finished 2-for-4 with two doubles in a 4-0 shutout loss to the Beloit Sky Carp. South Bend’s offense struggled to find rhythm, managing just five total hits in the defeat.
- Low-A Myrtle Beach: Alexis Hernandez went 1-for-4 with one RBI as the Pelicans fell 6-3 to the Hickory Crawdads. Myrtle Beach was held hitless through the first five innings of the contest.
- ACL Cubs: Darlyn Lugo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 7-1 loss to the ACL Dodgers. The rookie squad struggled defensively, committing three errors during the seven-inning game.
Looking Ahead
The Cubs wrap up their series against San Diego on Wednesday afternoon. Colin Rea (5-5, 4.80 ERA) is the probable starter for Chicago, facing Padres right-hander Walker Buehler (5-3, 3.81 ERA) in the series finale.
