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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago Cubs

MLBJuly 2, 2025Wrigley Field

GuardiansClevelandCLE40-44

Guardians 4, Cubs 5

Final
CubsChicagoCHCWon51-35
Score by inning
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CLE021000001470
CHC00230000–591

W Shota ImanagaL Tanner BibeeSV Daniel Palencia

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Steven Kwan flies out to right fielder Kyle Tucker.
  2.  David Fry called out on strikes.
  3.  José Ramírez flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Bot 1st

  1.  Ian Happ grounds out, second baseman Angel Martínez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
  2.  Kyle Tucker flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki walks.
  4.  Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.

Top 2nd

  1.  Carlos Santana homers (10) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 62%
  2.  Lane Thomas homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 72%
  3.  Nolan Jones hit by pitch.
  4.  Angel Martínez strikes out swinging.
  5.  Austin Hedges flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  6.  Brayan Rocchio grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Nolan Jones out at 2nd.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
  2.  Michael Busch grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
  3.  Carson Kelly walks.
  4.  Nico Hoerner hit by pitch. Carson Kelly to 2nd.
  5.  Matt Shaw flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.

Top 3rd

  1.  Steven Kwan lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.
  2.  David Fry homers (2) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 81%
  3.  José Ramírez grounds out, pitcher Shota Imanaga to first baseman Michael Busch.
  4.  Carlos Santana flies out to right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Ian Happ walks.
  2.  Kyle Tucker singles on a line drive to right fielder Nolan Jones. Ian Happ to 2nd.CLE 69%
  3.  Seiya Suzuki doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan. Ian Happ scores. Kyle Tucker to 3rd.CLE 50%
  4.  Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a ground ball to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Kyle Tucker scores. Seiya Suzuki to 3rd.CHC 60%
  5.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.CHC 52%
  6.  Michael Busch strikes out swinging. Pete Crow-Armstrong steals (26) 2nd base.CLE 56%
  7.  Carson Kelly strikes out swinging.CLE 62%

Top 4th

  1.  Lane Thomas strikes out swinging.
  2.  Nolan Jones flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
  3.  Angel Martínez grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 4th

  1.  Nico Hoerner flies out to second baseman Angel Martínez.
  2.  Matt Shaw singles on a ground ball to second baseman Angel Martínez.
  3.  Ian Happ walks. Matt Shaw to 2nd.CLE 51%
  4.  Kyle Tucker grounds into a force out, first baseman Carlos Santana to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Matt Shaw to 3rd. Ian Happ out at 2nd. Kyle Tucker to 1st.CLE 57%
  5.  Seiya Suzuki singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas, deflected by shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Matt Shaw scores. Kyle Tucker scores.CHC 67%
  6.  Pete Crow-Armstrong triples (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nolan Jones. Seiya Suzuki scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong out at home on the throw, right fielder Nolan Jones to second baseman Angel Martínez to third baseman José Ramírez.CHC 78%

Top 5th

  1.  Austin Hedges flies out to right fielder Kyle Tucker.
  2.  Brayan Rocchio called out on strikes.
  3.  Steven Kwan flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Bot 5th

  1.  Dansby Swanson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  2.  Michael Busch called out on strikes.
  3.  Carson Kelly walks. Dansby Swanson to 2nd.
  4.  Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.
  5.  Matt Shaw flies out to second baseman Angel Martínez.

Top 6th

  1.  David Fry singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.CHC 74%
  2.  José Ramírez pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
  3.  Carlos Santana flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  4.  Lane Thomas walks. David Fry to 2nd.
  5.  Nolan Jones flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.

Bot 6th

  1.  Ian Happ grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
  2.  Kyle Tucker flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.

Top 7th

  1.  Angel Martínez grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Austin Hedges grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Brayan Rocchio singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.
  4.  Steven Kwan grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 7th

  1.  Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Carlos Santana.
  2.  Dansby Swanson singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Michael Busch singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nolan Jones. Dansby Swanson to 2nd.
  4.  Carson Kelly flies out to right fielder Nolan Jones.
  5.  Nico Hoerner flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.

Top 8th

  1.  Kyle Manzardo singles on a line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker.CHC 79%
  2.  José Ramírez grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Kyle Manzardo out at 2nd. José Ramírez to 1st.CHC 85%
  3.  Carlos Santana singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson. José Ramírez to 2nd.CHC 79%
  4.  Lane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch. José Ramírez to 3rd. Carlos Santana to 2nd.CHC 84%
  5.  Nolan Jones lines out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.CHC 91%

Bot 8th

  1.  Matt Shaw grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
  2.  Ian Happ flies out to right fielder Nolan Jones.
  3.  Kyle Tucker walks.
  4.  Tim Herrin intentionally walks Seiya Suzuki.
  5.  Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Kyle Tucker to 3rd. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.
  6.  Dansby Swanson flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.

Top 9th

  1.  Angel Martínez reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Matt Shaw.CHC 84%
  2.  Daniel Schneemann pops out to third baseman Matt Shaw in foul territory.CHC 90%
  3.  Bo Naylor walks. Angel Martínez to 2nd.CHC 83%
  4.  Steven Kwan out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Ian Happ. Angel Martínez scores.
  5.  Kyle Manzardo flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.CHC 85%

Top 2nd

  1.  CLE 1, CHC 0Carlos Santana homers (10) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 62%
  2.  CLE 2, CHC 0Lane Thomas homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 72%

Top 3rd

  1.  CLE 3, CHC 0David Fry homers (2) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 81%

Bot 3rd

  1.  CLE 3, CHC 1Seiya Suzuki doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan. Ian Happ scores. Kyle Tucker to 3rd.CLE 50%
  2.  CLE 3, CHC 2Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a ground ball to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Kyle Tucker scores. Seiya Suzuki to 3rd.CHC 60%

Bot 4th

  1.  CLE 3, CHC 4Seiya Suzuki singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas, deflected by shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Matt Shaw scores. Kyle Tucker scores.CHC 67%
  2.  CLE 3, CHC 5Pete Crow-Armstrong triples (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nolan Jones. Seiya Suzuki scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong out at home on the throw, right fielder Nolan Jones to second baseman Angel Martínez to third baseman José Ramírez.CHC 78%

Top 9th

  1.  CLE 4, CHC 5Steven Kwan out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Ian Happ. Angel Martínez scores.

Win probability

Bot 4th · Biggest swing #1 · CLE 3–4 CHC

Seiya Suzuki singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas, deflected by shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Matt Shaw scores. Kyle Tucker scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CHC 67%CHC +25 pts

Game leaders

GuardiansCleveland

CubsChicago

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Steven Kwan LF4001000.292
David Fry DH3121101.163
Kyle Manzardo DH2010000.223
José Ramírez 3B4000000.301
Carlos Santana 1B4121100.240
Lane Thomas CF3111111.168
Nolan Jones RF3000000.216
Angel Martínez 2B4100001.232
Austin Hedges C3000000.108
Daniel Schneemann PH1000000.222
Brayan Rocchio SS3010001.167
Bo Naylor PH0000010.166
Totals34474324

HR: Fry, Santana, Thomas.RBI: Kwan, Fry, Santana, Thomas.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Tanner Bibee L4.065545964.20
Kolby Allard3.030012412.55
Tim Herrin0.200030244.13
Hunter Gaddis0.10000023.90

Video

2:10Guardians vs. Cubs HighlightsMLB video
0:16Steven Kwan's sac fly1:19Shota Imanaga strikes out four0:59Santana and Thomas go back-to-back0:14Seiya Suzuki's RBI double
All 18 clips

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