Cubs Emerge Victorious in Nail-Biting Contest Against Rays, 4-3! 
Hey Cubs fans! What a game it was as our very own Chicago Cubs clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. It felt like a rollercoaster ride, but we came out on top. Here’s a breakdown of all the action!Early Innings: A Pitcher’s Duel 
The game started off as a defensive battle with neither team able to score in the first two innings. Our hitters like Christopher Morel and Michael Busch made some solid contact, but couldn't find any gaps. Shoutout to our pitchers for keeping the Rays in check early on too! 
Middle Innings: Fireworks and Lead Changes 
The game came to life in the middle innings. The Rays struck first with a run in the 3rd inning, but Seiya Suzuki responded with a massive 408-foot home run to tie it up in the 4th! The Rays answered back quickly with a homer from Jose Siri making it 2-1. Just when it seemed they had the upper hand, Pete Crow-Armstrong kept us alive with some stellar defensive plays in center field. 
Seventh Inning Magic! 
The 7th inning was one to remember! With some savvy base running, Patrick Wisdom and Christopher Morel set the stage for Cody Bellinger, who sent a 407-foot bomb to right-center, bringing in three runs and giving us a 4-2 lead. What a clutch performance when we needed it most! Holding Off the Rays in the Final Innings 
Our bullpen came through in the clutch. Drew Smyly and Héctor Neris kept the Rays at bay, despite a late homer by Caballero. With runners in scoring position, Brandon Lowe flied out to center, sealing the win for us! Pete Crow-Armstrong once again showed why he is a defensive wizard, making the game-ending catch. 
Final Thoughts 
Every Cub played their part in this win, showcasing the mixture of clutch hitting, strategic base running, and stellar pitching. It was an all-around team effort. Let’s carry this momentum forward!Final Score: Cubs 4, Rays 3
Go Cubs Go!
️Scoreboard for Cubs @ Rays (June 12th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |