Giants Beat Cubs 3-1 in a Sparkling Performance

Robbie Ray Shines as Giants Secure Victory

CHICAGO (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched six sparkling innings. Wilmer Flores had three hits. The San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Wednesday.

Ray’s Strong Performance

Ray (5-0) allowed one run and three hits in his second straight win. Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers each got three outs. Ryan Walker handled the ninth for his seventh save.

Giants Improve to 24-14

San Francisco took two of three at Chicago. The Giants scored nine runs in the 11th inning in a wild 14-5 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night.

Cubs’ Struggles

Nico Hoerner had two of Chicago’s four hits. Ben Brown (3-3) struck out nine in five innings. He was charged with three runs and six hits.

Key Moments in the Game

• The Cubs scored their only run in the fourth. Pete Crow-Armstrong had an RBI double when it looked like left fielder Heliot Ramos lost his two-out flyball in the afternoon sun.
• Mike Yastrzemski walked and scored on Flores’ two-out single in the first. The Giants added two more runs in the third. LaMonte Wade Jr. doubled in Matt Chapman. Christian Koss singled in Flores.
• Carson Kelly hit a leadoff single in the ninth for the Cubs. Justin Turner bounced into a double play before Hoerner grounded out.

Standout Performances

Three Giants logged multihit games. Wade and Willy Adames each went 2 for 4.

Upcoming Games

The Giants continue their six-game trip on Friday night at Minnesota. Jameson Taillon (2-1, 3.86 ERA) starts for the Cubs when they begin a weekend series at the New York Mets on Friday night.

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