A Nail-Biting Start
Fellow Giants fans, today's game was an absolute rollercoaster against the Chicago Cubs!
Things started off a bit slow for our lineup in the top of the first as Mike Yastrzemski, Willy Adames, and Jung Hoo Lee all couldn't score, leaving the tally cards clean. Meanwhile, our pitcher kept the Cubs at bay with a smooth double play, closing the inning with no runs for either side.Momentum Building
The top of the second saw us draw first blood thanks to a series of masterful plays. Matt Chapman got on base, and courtesy of Heliot Ramos, we seized an early lead with Chapman's skillful run home amidst a Cubs error. LaMonte Wade Jr. wasn't far behind, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Patrick Bailey, setting us up nicely at 2-0! The defense was equally strong, doing a stellar job of keeping the Cubs off the board.Holding the Lead
The excitement continued in the third when Jung Hoo Lee launched a two-run homer over right field, gloriously bringing home Adames.
The Cubs fired back with a home run in the bottom of the third, making it 4-2, but our pitchers remained unshaken, relentlessly striking out Cubs batters.Clutch Performances
Following a scrappy back-and-forth, Wisely executed a crucial sacrifice bunt in the fourth, boosting our tally. The Cubs tried catching up, but our defensive lineup continued turning the tide with each inning. Heading into the ninth, the Cubs managed to tie the game, leading us into nerve-wracking extras with a 5-5 score.Extra Innings Madness
Then came the glorious top of the 11th, when our mighty Giants erupted! With Flores, Yastrzemski, Adames, and Chapman showing grit and determination, we racked up scores with successive hits and walks. Ramos hammered a double to left, while Bailey and Wisely added to the tally with textbook plays. By the end of the 11th, the Cubs were trailing behind at 14-5.A Giant Victory!
Thanks to amazing efforts from pitchers like Walker, Miller, and Harrison, we kept the Cubs from making any ground in their last at-bats. Securing a 14-5 victory was a phenomenal testament to our team's perseverance. Way to go, Giants! Let's keep this momentum rolling!
Final thoughts: An electrifying show of strength and sportsmanship where our hitters took center stage, proving once again that the Giants are a force to be reckoned with! Until next time, stay proud, Giants fans!
Scoreboard for Giants @ Cubs (May 6th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 1 |