San Francisco Giants (26-39, DOWN 1-1 Tied) at Chicago Cubs (34-31, TIED 1-1) | Wrigley Field | 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs (34–31 after that DRAMATIC 3-2 extra-inning victory yesterday!) host the San Francisco Giants (26–39) for the SERIES FINALE on Sunday night on NBC/Peacock’s Sunday Night Baseball! Michael Busch singled in the 10th inning allowing Dansby Swanson to score on a Victor Bericoto error! Pete Crow-Armstrong was PHENOMENAL (4-for-5, 2 solo homers, extended hitting streak to 11 games!)! The series is TIED 1-1 after a devastating 18-3 loss Friday! Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.13 ERA) faces Trevor McDonald (2-3, 4.50 ERA) in the rubber match!
This is the series finale—can we win the decisive game and take the series 2-1?
Cubs Season: 34-31, BACK IN CONTENTION!
Record: 34-31 (Three Games Over .500, Series Tied 1-1!)
We’re 34–31 and THREE GAMES OVER .500 after that INCREDIBLE 3-2 extra-inning COMEBACK yesterday! We BOUNCED BACK HUGE from that devastating 18-3 loss Friday! Pete Crow-Armstrong was AMAZING (4-for-5, 2 HRs, 11-game hitting streak!). Michael Busch delivered the CLUTCH single in the 10th! We’re ALIVE in this series and heading into the rubber match with MOMENTUM!
Yesterday’s Dramatic Win (3–2 in 10 innings):
- Michael Busch: Clutch 10th-inning single!
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 4-for-5, 2 solo HRs (11 total HRs!)
- Dansby Swanson: Scored on Bericoto error (automatic runner!)
- Ryan Rolison: Got the win, scoreless 10th!
- INCREDIBLE COMEBACK from 0-1 down!
Key Stats:
- 34-31 record (THREE games over .500!)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 11-game hitting streak, 11 HRs, 4-for-5 yesterday!
- Michael Busch: Clutch performer!
- Series TIED 1-1 (rubber match tonight!)
- Won 7 of last 26 games (still struggling overall!)
We’re ALIVE and can WIN THE SERIES!
San Francisco Giants: 26-39, FACING ELIMINATION!
Record: 26-39 (Thirteen Games Under .500, Series Tied 1-1)
The Giants are 26–39 and one of the worst teams in baseball! They DOMINATED us 18-3 Friday but we CRUSHED their momentum with the dramatic 3-2 win Saturday! They’re THIRTEEN GAMES UNDER .500 and Trevor McDonald (2-3, 4.50 ERA) takes the mound for them in the deciding game!
Yesterday’s Loss (3–2 in 10):
- Lost in heartbreaking fashion in extra innings!
- Down 2-1 heading into the 9th!
- Couldn’t hold on despite starting Friday’s dominance!
- Victor Bericoto: Committed crucial error in 10th!
Giants Key Facts:
- 26-39 record (13 games under .500!)
- One of the worst teams in baseball!
- Trevor McDonald: 2-3, 4.50 ERA (vulnerable!)
- Casey Schmitt: 15 HRs, 38 RBIs (their power threat!)
- Jung Hoo Lee: .321 AVG, 68 hits!
The Giants are STRUGGLING and we have them on the ropes!
Key Matchups at Wrigley Field on Sunday Night Baseball
Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.13 ERA!) vs Trevor McDonald (2-3, 4.50 ERA!)
Both pitchers are STRUGGLING! Taillon is 2-5 with a HIGH 5.13 ERA! McDonald is 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA! OFFENSIVE GAME likely!
Pete Crow-Armstrong (11-game Hitting Streak, 2 HRs yesterday!) vs Giants
Crow-Armstrong is ON FIRE! 4-for-5 yesterday, 11-game hitting streak, 11 HRs! Stay hot and lead us to victory!
Michael Busch (Clutch Performer!) vs Giants
Busch delivered the WALK-OFF single yesterday! He’s our CLOSER! Stay clutch!
Casey Schmitt (15 HRs, 38 RBIs!) vs Cubs
Schmitt is the Giants’ POWER threat! Keep him down and we WIN!
What the Cubs Need at Wrigley Field on Sunday Night Baseball
Jameson Taillon Competes!
Taillon is 2-5 with a 5.13 ERA but he MUST pitch well for us to win the series!
Pete Crow-Armstrong Stays Hot!
11-game hitting streak, 2 HRs yesterday! He’s CARRYING us! Keep it up!
Michael Busch Delivers Again!
Clutch single yesterday! Come through when we NEED you!
WIN THE RUBBER MATCH ON SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL!
Series TIED 1-1. Win today on national TV and WIN THE SERIES 2-1!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Win on Sunday Night Baseball!
Final Score: Cubs 4, Giants 2
Our bats stay hot on national television! Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers ANOTHER big moment!
Jameson Taillon pitches WELL—6 innings, 2 runs. We score 4 and WIN THE RUBBER MATCH!
Michael Busch contributes with a clutch hit! We WIN the DRAMATIC SERIES 2-1!
Two-run win. We’re 35–31. FOUR GAMES OVER .500! We WIN THE SERIES on Sunday Night Baseball!
Why the Series Finale Matters
We’re 34–31 (THREE games over .500!) after that INCREDIBLE 3-2 extra-inning win yesterday! Pete Crow-Armstrong was PHENOMENAL (4-for-5, 2 HRs, 11-game hitting streak!). Michael Busch delivered the CLUTCH 10th-inning single! Series is TIED 1-1! The Giants are 26–39 and FACING ELIMINATION!
Win today and we’re 35–31. FOUR GAMES OVER .500! WIN THE SERIES 2-1 on Sunday Night Baseball on NBC/Peacock!
Can we win on national television? Will Pete Crow-Armstrong stay hot? Can we WIN THE RUBBER MATCH?
This dramatic series has shown we CAN compete! National spotlight on Wrigley Field! Let’s WIN!
Go Cubs Go. Win the rubber match and take the series on Sunday Night Baseball!
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