Overview
- The San Francisco Giants committed four infield errors—two each by Willy Adames and Matt Chapman—resulting in five unearned runs in a 9-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
- Luis Matos hit a two-run homer to briefly tie the game in the fourth inning, but Ian Happ’s earlier two-run homer and Chicago’s rally sealed the Giants’ fate.
- The Giants’ defensive woes marked the first time since 1948 that a third baseman and shortstop each made multiple errors in the same game for the team.
- San Francisco’s record against left-handed starters dropped to 2-9, highlighting ongoing struggles against southpaws this season.
- Both teams now hold 22-14 records, with the Cubs leading the NL Central and the Giants sitting third in the NL West, two games behind the Dodgers.