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Giants beat Cubs 5-1 as Webb pitches 8 strong innings
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IN SHORT
Logan Webb delivered a dominant performance, pitching eight strong innings and allowing only one run, as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1. Matt Chapman provided offensive support with a home run. The Giants avoided a series sweep with this victory. Meanwhile, Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited the game in the fourth inning with right knee discomfort after an attempt to make a catch, being replaced by Matt Shaw. Suzuki has a history of right knee issues, having previously started the season on the injured list with a sprained PCL in that knee.
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Key Numbers
5-1Giants defeat Cubs score
8innings pitched by Logan Webb
1run allowed by Logan Webb
4inning Seiya Suzuki exited game
Who's Involved
San Francisco Giants
team that won the baseball game
Chicago Cubs
team that lost the baseball game
Logan Webb
pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
Matt Chapman
player who hit a home run for the Giants
Seiya Suzuki
outfielder for the Chicago Cubs experiencing knee discomfort
Matt Shaw
player who replaced Seiya Suzuki
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Key facts
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1.
Logan Webb pitched eight innings and allowed one run.
Matt Chapman hit a home run for the Giants.
The Giants avoided a series sweep.
Seiya Suzuki exited the game in the fourth inning.
Suzuki experienced right knee discomfort.
Suzuki was replaced by Matt Shaw.
Suzuki previously sprained the PCL in his right knee.
Suzuki started the season on the injured list.
The San Francisco Giants secured a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, preventing a series sweep, thanks to a stellar outing from pitcher Logan Webb. Webb pitched eight strong innings, surrendering just one run. Matt Chapman contributed to the Giants' offense with a home run.
In the same game, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was forced to leave the contest in the bottom of the fourth inning. He experienced discomfort in his right knee while attempting to make a catch. Matt Shaw entered the game to replace Suzuki. This incident adds to Suzuki's history of right knee problems, as he had previously begun the season on the injured list after sustaining a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic.
The Giants' win on Saturday halted the Cubs' potential series sweep, marking a crucial victory for San Francisco. Webb's performance was a key factor, limiting the Cubs' scoring opportunities and allowing his team to build a lead. Chapman's home run provided essential run support for the Giants' offense.
↳ Why This Matters
The San Francisco Giants secured a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, preventing a series sweep, thanks to a stellar outing from pitcher Logan Webb. Webb pitched eight strong innings, surrendering just one run. Matt Chapman contributed to the Giants' offense with a home run.
Frequently asked questions
Logan Webb pitched eight innings, allowing one run on seven hits and striking out seven. Caleb Kilian closed out the ninth inning.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in two runs, while Drew Gilbert hit an RBI double and Bryce Eldridge added an RBI single.
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1.
Yes, the Giants' win on Sunday prevented them from being swept by the Cubs in San Francisco.
What Happens Next
01Shota Imanaga is expected to start Monday night against Colorado.
02Adrian Houser faces Atlanta on Tuesday.
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