Key facts
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run on the first pitch.
- Ian Happ and Pedro Ramírez hit solo home runs for the Cubs.
- Ben Brown pitched five innings, allowing one run on seven hits.
- Seiya Suzuki left the game due to right knee discomfort.
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1.
Pete Crow-Armstrong opened the game with a home run on the first pitch, setting the tone for the Chicago Cubs' 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Crow-Armstrong also added a double and a single. Ben Brown (3-2) earned the win, pitching five innings and allowing one run on seven hits. Ian Happ and Pedro Ramírez contributed solo home runs in the fifth inning to extend the Cubs' lead. Seiya Suzuki left the game in the fourth inning with discomfort in his right knee. The Giants struggled with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-7 while Brown was on the mound. The Cubs collected 11 hits, including four doubles and three home runs.
The Cubs are looking to extend their three-game win streak against the Giants. Chicago has a 37-34 overall record and a 17-19 record in road games, while San Francisco holds a 28-43 overall record and a 13-20 record at home. The Giants' team batting average is .257, second in the NL, while the Cubs have hit 83 home runs, ranking seventh in the NL. This marks the sixth matchup of the season, with the Cubs leading the series 3-2.