The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-2 on Monday night, extending their season record to 6-0 in home series openers. The Cubs offense provided power and timely hitting while the pitching staff contained the Giants lineup.
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly continued his strong start to the season. He hit his eighth home run of the year in the sixth inning. Kelly has recorded 23 RBIs this season for the North Siders. His recent performance includes a .361 batting average with a high on-base and slugging percentage.
The Cubs' offense started early against Giants starter Landon Roupp. Ian Happ hit a two-run homer in the third inning, giving the team an early advantage.
Other offensive contributors included Dansby Swanson, who drove in two runs with a single, and Seiya Suzuki, who also added a two-run single. Nicky Lopez drew a bases-loaded walk, securing his first RBI with the team.
The offense has shown consistency throughout the lineup. They score runs in various ways, combining power with speed on the bases. Nico Hoerner singled and stole second, setting up a run. Pete Crow-Armstrong reached base on a ground ball, showcasing hustle.
Matthew Boyd provided a solid outing for the Cubs pitching staff. He allowed two runs over six innings, matching his season high in strikeouts with seven. Boyd's ERA remains low through seven starts for the club.
The win backed Boyd's performance and moved the Cubs to 22-14 on the season. The Giants also hold a 22-14 record following the loss.
Dansby Swanson extended his hitting streak to seven games. He is hitting .462 with three home runs and five RBI since moving to the eighth spot in the batting order. Swanson's two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning provided the lead the Cubs did not lose.
The Cubs seek to win the series Tuesday in another evening matchup. Colin Rea is scheduled to pitch for Chicago.
