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Cubs Try But Fall Short Against the Dodgers
Hey Cubs fans!
It's been a tough game to swallow today as our beloved Chicago Cubs went down 4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. We kicked off the game strong with an early lead, but unfortunately, we couldn’t hold onto it.Early Innings - A Promising Start
Miguel Amaya gave Cubs Nation hope when he doubled to center in the 2nd inning, bringing home Dansby Swanson and giving us a 1-0 lead! It was a great sight to see the Cubs get on the board early. Unfortunately, the Dodgers were relentless, and despite some defensive magic, we struggled to extend our lead.Mid-Game Struggles
Our pitching struggled in the 5th inning as the Dodgers capitalized on crucial errors. A costly throw by Jon Berti allowed Shohei Ohtani to score, putting the Dodgers ahead. The momentum shifted, and the Dodgers extended their lead to 3-1. Our bats fell silent from there, making it hard to bring the runs home.Late Inning Efforts
In the late innings, the Cubs could not muster any more runs despite Jon Berti managing to get on base in the 8th after being hit by a pitch. It was tough watching their bullpen shut us out in the following innings. In the top of the 9th, the Dodgers tacked on another run, making it more challenging for us to catch up.Looking Forward
It was a challenging matchup with the Dodgers, and while today wasn't in our favor, I'm confident we'll bounce back. Let's keep our spirits up and support the team as we look to secure more wins in the upcoming games. Even through tough times, it's always Go Cubs Go!
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Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Cubs (March 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 |