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Giants’ Defensive Collapse Fuels Cubs’ 9-2 Victory at Wrigley

Four infield errors by Willy Adames and Matt Chapman led to five unearned runs, extending San Francisco's struggles against left-handed starters and in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ, center, celebrates with Dansby Swanson (7) after hitting a two-run home run as San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey reacts during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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.