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Cubs Dominate O's with a Stellar 8-0 Win! 
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Hey Cubs fans, what an amazing game! Today we witnessed our Cubbies put on a clinic against the Baltimore Orioles, securing a fantastic 8-0 victory. Let's break down this awesome performance inning by inning.Early Innings: Finding Our Groove
The first couple of innings were a bit slow for both teams. In the top of the 1st, Nico Hoerner got us started by being hit by a pitch, but unfortunately we couldn't capitalize. However, our defense and pitching were on point with strong performances to keep the Orioles off the board. Shoutout to Justin Steele who was dealing on the mound!3rd Inning: Cubs Strike First!
In the top of the 3rd, the game started to open up. Michael Busch walked, and then Seiya Suzuki doubled to bring him home for the first run of the game! A great piece of hitting to put us up 1-0. Steele and our defense continued to shut down the Orioles in the bottom of the inning, making it a smooth ride for us.5th Inning: Pouring It On
What an inning this was! Tomas Nido and Hoerner set the table, and then Busch drove them both in with a clutch double! Not to be outdone, Suzuki smashed another double, scoring Busch. We ended the inning with a 4-0 lead, and the crowd went wild. Our pitchers continued to dominate, not allowing the O's to get any momentum.6th Inning to 7th Inning: Extending the Lead
In the 6th, Dansby Swanson went deep with a solo homer to center. That 425-foot blast was a thing of beauty! We added another three runs in the 7th inning thanks to timely hitting by Suzuki, Ian Happ, and Swanson. It was great to see everyone contributing and playing team baseball. The score ballooned to 8-0, and the Orioles were left scratching their heads.Closing the Game: Seal the Deal 
Our bullpen did a stellar job in keeping the Orioles scoreless for the remainder of the game. Drew Smyly and Manuel Rodríguez showed off their stuff, making sure there was no hope left for Baltimore. Even with some pinch hitters from the Orioles, our defense was rock solid. Pete Crow-Armstrong's speed and agility in center field were particularly impressive. Final Thoughts: A Complete Team Effort
This 8-0 victory was sweet! Every part of our team clicked today, from stellar pitching by Steele and the bullpen to timely hitting from our lineup. Suzuki, Busch, and Swanson were particularly outstanding with their clutch performances. Let's carry this momentum forward and keep racking up those wins. Go Cubs!
️Scoreboard for Cubs @ Orioles (July 11th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |