Thrilling Victory at Wrigley! 
Hey Cubs fans! What a nail-biter that was! Our beloved Cubbies pulled off a huge win against the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 6-5. Let's dive into the key moments that made this game one to remember.Early Innings: Pitchers' Duel 
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The first three innings were all about the pitchers. Both teams struggled to get runners across the plate. The Giants got a few on base with walks and singles, but our pitching staff, highlighted by some stellar strikeouts, kept them scoreless. Similarly, the Cubs couldn't capitalize despite some opportunities, like Seiya Suzuki's walks and Pete Crow-Armstrong's stolen base.Home Run Derby in the 4th Inning! 
We saw the fireworks start in the bottom of the 4th! Ian Happ blasted a solo homer 442 feet to center, and immediately following that, Dansby Swanson hit another home run to right center. The momentum didn't stop there. An error by Giants' third baseman, Matt Chapman, allowed Michael Busch to score. By the end of the inning, the Cubs led 3-0!Adding Insurance in the 7th Inning 
A masterful top of the 7th from our pitchers preserved our lead. Then, in the bottom half, we extended it. Nico Hoerner started the inning with a ground-rule double, and after a walk and a couple of strikeouts, Dansby Swanson came in clutch with a single that scored two runs. Swanson scored on an error to give us a comfortable 6-1 lead.8th Inning Scare 
The Giants made it interesting in the top of the 8th. After loading the bases, Jorge Soler hit a massive 444-foot grand slam, bringing the Giants within one run. It was a heart-stopping moment, but Michael Rucker came in to settle things down and got the final out of the inning.Nail-Biting 9th Inning 
In the top of the 9th, Caleb Brewer was on the mound to close it out. After a walk and a groundout that advanced the runners, things got tense with runners on second and third. But Brewer held his nerve, getting Patrick Bailey to ground out and securing a hard-fought 6-5 win for the Cubs.Conclusion 
What a game, Cubs fans! It was a collective effort, and our guys showed resilience and determination throughout. Whether it was the critical runs or clutch pitching performances, everyone contributed to this electrifying win at Wrigley. Let's keep this momentum going! Go Cubs Go! 
Scoreboard for Giants @ Cubs (June 19th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 |