Giants Secure Series Win Over Cubs With Stellar Performances
WHO:
MLB.com - Cubs manager Craig Counsell noted that the team has been asked about positive momentum following recent victories.
NY Post - Matt Chapman and Logan Webb are key players for the Giants.
MLB.com - Jung Hoo Lee is a player for the Giants, and Pete Crow-Armstrong is a player for the Cubs.
MLB.com - Tony Vitello is the manager of the Giants.
WHAT:
NY Post - Matt Chapman produced more runs in the fifth inning than the Giants had scored in their previous two games.
MLB.com - Cubs righty Ben Brown has a 1.74 ERA for the season after his recent performance.
MLB.com - Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit nine home runs since the beginning of May and has a 17-game on-base streak.
MLB.com - Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki exited the game early due to right knee discomfort, having contributed an RBI single and two defensive plays before leaving.
MLB.com - The Cubs achieved their first three-game winning streak since early May, marking their first series win since a four-game sweep of the Reds from May 4-7.
MLB.com - Cubs righty Ben Brown has a 1.49 ERA in his last seven starts, including a 1.16 ERA in his past four outings.
NY Post - The Giants scored more runs in the fifth inning than they had in their previous two games.
MLB.com - The Cubs won the first two games of the series against the Giants.
MLB.com - Jung Hoo Lee had an MLB-leading 18-game hitting streak before going hitless in the first two games of the series.
MLB.com - The Cubs have a record of 8-22 heading into the Giants series.
MLB.com - The Cubs have left the most runners on base in MLB this year.
MLB.com - The Giants fell to a season-high 15 games under .500 after losing two straight to the Cubs.
WHERE:
NY Post - The game took place at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
MLB.com - The Giants previously took two of three games at Wrigley Field.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The series finale against the Cubs was scheduled for Sunday at 3:10 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - Matt Gage started a rehab assignment with Single-A San Jose on a Saturday.
MLB.com - Tyler Mahle is scheduled to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on a Sunday.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Giants are dealing with a rash of injuries, prompting roster decisions.
MLB.com - The Cubs' offensive woes contributed to their poor record leading into the Giants series.
HOW:
MLB.com - Suzuki's injury occurred when he stepped awkwardly while attempting to catch a sinking liner from Matt Chapman.
MLB.com - Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit the first game-opening home run of his career against Giants starter Trevor McDonald.
MLB.com - Matt Gage pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings on 23 pitches during his rehab assignment.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald filled in for Tyler Mahle in the rotation but struggled in his recent start against the Cubs.
(UPDATED June 15, 2026 04:20 UTC)
In a standout performance, Matt Chapman produced more runs in the fifth inning than the Giants had scored in their previous two games. Meanwhile, Cubs righty Ben Brown continues to impress with a season ERA of 1.74, and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit nine home runs since the beginning of May, extending his on-base streak to 17 games. However, the Cubs faced a setback as right fielder Seiya Suzuki exited the game early due to right knee discomfort after stepping awkwardly while trying to catch a sinking liner from Chapman.
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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 01:47 UTC)
The Chicago Cubs are riding a wave of positive momentum after achieving their first three-game winning streak since early May, which also marks their first series win since sweeping the Reds from May 4 to 7. Cubs righty Ben Brown has been impressive on the mound, boasting a 1.49 ERA over his last seven starts, including a remarkable 1.16 ERA in his past four outings. In a standout moment, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit the first game-opening home run of his career against Giants starter Trevor McDonald.
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(UPDATED June 14, 2026 23:19 UTC)
The Giants, led by manager Tony Vitello and key players Matt Chapman and Logan Webb, are facing challenges after falling to a season-high 15 games under .500 following two straight losses to the Cubs, who won the first two games of the series. Jung Hoo Lee, who had an MLB-leading 18-game hitting streak, went hitless in those games, while the Cubs have struggled with an 8-22 record and have left the most runners on base in the league this year. The series finale against the Cubs is scheduled for Sunday at 3:10 p.m. ET, as the Giants navigate a roster impacted by injuries and make critical decisions moving forward.