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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 5–1 on June 14 at Oracle Park, delivering a dominant pitching performance that kept the visitors off the board. The Giants' starter was nearly perfect, striking out 9 while allowing zero walks and just 7 hits across what appears to be a complete outing, though one defensive error prevented a shutout. San Francisco's offense generated 9 hits and 5 RBIs to comfortably exceed the 8.5 Vegas total, with a modest .725 OPS that proved sufficient against a Cubs lineup that managed only 7 hits and zero RBIs while striking out 9 times. Chicago's pitcher walked five Giants and surrendered all five earned runs, compounding the Cubs' offensive struggles at the plate. The Cubs' 0-for-9 performance with runners in scoring position typified their inability to capitalize on any opportunities, while San Francisco's pitching dominance—particularly the zero-walk efficiency—established control early and never relinquished it. This lopsided result underscores a significant rotation advantage for the Giants heading into their next divisional matchup.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| SF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Dansby SwansonMatt Chapman ×2Casey SchmittJung Hoo LeeDrew Gilbert
