Matthew Boyd Sharp Against Former Team as Chicago Cubs Deal Cleveland Guardians 5th Straight Loss
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2025, marking Cleveland's fifth consecutive loss.
- Cubs' Matthew Boyd, pitching against his most recent former team, delivered seven strong innings allowing two runs to secure his eighth win.
- Carson Kelly contributed three RBIs including a two-run double in the second inning, while Seiya Suzuki hit his 23rd homer to extend the Cubs' lead.
- Cleveland managed to narrow the gap to 3-2 in the fourth inning, ending a 17-inning scoreless streak with a run driven in by Nolan Jones followed by a sac fly from Angel Martinez.
- The Cubs improved to 50 wins leading the NL Central, while Cleveland’s offensive struggles persist with scoring in only two of their last 45 innings.
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Guardians lose to Cubs at Wrigley Field for fifth straight setback
CHICAGO — Matthew Boyd pitched seven sharp innings for his eighth win, Seiya Suzuki cracked his team-leading 23rd homer and the Cubs topped the sliding Guardians, 5-2, at Wrigley Field on July 1. Carson Kelly doubled twice with a sac fly for three RBI. Michael Busch went 3 for 3 and drove in a run to help NL Central-leading Chicago win its 50th game. Carlos Santana had two hits, including his 400th career double, but Cleveland dropped its fifth …
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