The Chicago Cubs took down the Cleveland Guardians with a score of 5-2 at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2025. This win brought the Cubs’ record to 51-35, keeping them in first place in the NL Central. The Guardians now have a record of 40-44, holding second place in the AL Central.

Matthew Boyd was the winning pitcher for the Cubs, improving his record to 8-3. Key performances included Cody Kelly, who drove in three runs, and Seiya Suzuki, who hit a home run. The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees, and the Cubs managed ten hits compared to the Guardians’ five.

The Cubs scored three runs in the second inning to take an early lead. Kelly drove in two runs with a double, and Suzuki added another with a homer. The Guardians responded in the fourth inning with two runs. In the sixth inning, Kelly hit a sacrifice fly, adding another run for the Cubs. Busch then singled in the eighth, bringing the score to 5-2. The Guardians could not score again, and the Cubs won the game.

Matthew Boyd played a big role for the Cubs. He pitched seven innings and allowed just two runs. He struck out five batters and improved his record to 8-3 with a 2.65 ERA.

Gavin Williams started for the Guardians. He pitched 5.67 innings and gave up four runs. Williams walked four batters and struck out two, taking the loss to fall to 5-4 on the season.

On the batting side, Cody Kelly stood out for the Cubs. He had two hits and drove in three runs. Seiya Suzuki also made an impact with a home run and one RBI.

What’s Next

The Cubs’ win over the Guardians improved their record to 51-35. This keeps them in first place in the Central division. They are having a strong season with this position in the standings. On the other hand, the Guardians now have a 40-44 record. They hold the second spot in the Central division. This game marked another challenge for the Guardians as they aim to improve their standing.

The Cleveland Guardians will continue their series against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The game will be held at Wrigley Field, starting at 8:05 PM. After this, the Guardians will return home to face the Detroit Tigers on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Progressive Field.

The Chicago Cubs will also face the Guardians on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at home in Wrigley Field. Following this, the Cubs will start a new series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a 2:20 PM game. This series will also take place at Wrigley Field.

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