Cubs Sweep Orioles with Dominant Pitching and Explosive Offense
Chicago outscored Baltimore 21-2 over three games, marking the Orioles' first home sweep since 2021.
- Justin Steele pitched seven scoreless innings on his 29th birthday, allowing only three hits.
- The Cubs' offense was led by Seiya Suzuki, who had three extra-base hits and three RBIs.
- Baltimore's scoreless streak extended to 24 innings, highlighting their recent offensive struggles.
- Chicago's bullpen combined for eight scoreless innings over the series, with no reliever pitching twice.
- The Orioles' AL East lead is now just 1.5 games ahead of a crucial series against the Yankees.