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Game Summary: Cubs vs. Rays
What a rollercoaster of a game at Wrigley Field today! Unfortunately, our beloved Chicago Cubs fell just short against the Tampa Bay Rays, losing 5-4 in a nail-biter.
Though we took the lead early with some key hits, the Rays clawed back and ultimately sealed the win in the final inning. Let's break down the game's highlights.Early Lead and Power Plays
It was great to see Moises Ballesteros get us on the board with a monster home run to left center in the 2nd inning! That 391-foot blast gave us the initial 1-0 lead and got the fans roaring! Soon after, Dansby Swanson doubled in the 4th inning, driving in both Ballesteros and Nico Hoerner for a 3-0 advantage. Plenty of celebrations in the stands!
Later, Michael Busch brought some more power, smashing a 388-foot homer to center, pushing us ahead 4-3 by the 7th inning.Rays' Resilient Comeback
Sadly, the Rays weren't going down without a fight. Their response came in the form of a few clutch hits, starting with Junior Caminero clobbering a 423-foot shot in the 8th inning to tie it 4-4. Then the final twist happened when Nick Fortes homered in the 9th to tip the scales in their favor, 5-4. It felt like a punch to the gut, but there's no denying it was a well-fought battle on both sides.Tough Breaks and Near Misses
The Cubs had their chances—especially in the bottom of the 9th! With Swanson at third and a real shot at tying the game, Matt Shaw grounded into a fielder's choice. After that, both Busch and Ian Happ struck out swinging, leaving us heartbroken but hopeful for the next matchup.
Our boys played with grit and determination—it just wasn't our day.All in all, it was a hard-fought game with some promising performances. We'll dust off and get ready to charge ahead next game, Cubs fans!
Let's keep the faith. 
Scoreboard for Rays @ Cubs (September 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 0 |