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A Nail-Biting Victory
Fellow Cubs fans, this was one intense game!
The Chicago Cubs pulled through with a tight victory over the Baltimore Orioles, winning 1-0 in a classic pitcher's duel at Wrigley Field. Our pitching staff was absolutely lights out, and the defense was rock solid as always. Let's break down how the game unfolded.A Clutch Moment in the 2nd
The action really kicked off in the bottom of the 2nd inning, where our veteran catcher Carson Kelly led off with a single to left. Following him, our young talent Pete Crow-Armstrong came up big with a double to center, pushing Kelly to third. While Dansby Swanson struck out swinging, Ian Happ delivered with a sacrifice fly to right field, bringing Kelly home. That single run was all we needed, and oh boy was it enough!
Pitching Masterclass
Our pitchers were on point today from start to finish, executing perfectly against the formidable Orioles lineup. Starting pitcher Horton did a fantastic job for five strong innings, backed up by stellar relief appearances from Thielbar, Kittredge, Keller, and finally Palencia, who closed out the game in style. Our bullpen sealed the deal, preventing any chance of a comeback from the Orioles. What a performance!
Defensive Standout
And let's not forget the defense! Our team flashed the leather throughout the game, turning a crucial double play in the 5th inning to halt Baltimore's progress and keeping every inning clean from scoring threats. Every Cub was on top of their game, making sure that the 1-run edge stood firm till the end.
Overall, it was a thrilling day to be a Cubs fan as we edge closer to the playoffs. Here's to more nail-biting victories ahead!
️Scoreboard for Orioles @ Cubs (August 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |