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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 8–6 on June 17 at Wrigley Field in a contest that exceeded the Vegas total of 10.5 runs. Chicago's offense generated 12 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 8 runs, though the Cubs' .731 OPS reflected inconsistent at-bats with 6 strikeouts against just 4 walks. Colorado countered with surprising power, belting 4 home runs on only 9 hits to match the Cubs' run production through six innings, posting a nearly identical .732 OPS despite striking out just 3 times. The Cubs' pitching staff allowed 9 hits and 6 earned runs with a 4.26 ERA, while Colorado's hurlers surrendered 12 hits and 8 earned runs with a bloated 5.59 ERA—the decisive difference in a game where both offenses performed above expectations. Chicago's 1 error proved inconsequential in securing the victory, which improves their record in a competitive division race while Colorado's power display offers little solace given their pitching vulnerabilities.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| CHC | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Sterlin Thompson ×2Jake McCarthyTyler FreemanHunter GoodmanKyle KarrosPete Crow-ArmstrongNico HoernerSeiya SuzukiAlex BregmanIan HappMatt ShawCarson KellyDansby Swanson
