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MLB Recap: Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies – 8/29/25

On August 29, 2025, the Chicago Cubs faced the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Cubs won 11-7. Cade Horton was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 8-4 with a 2.88 ERA. Dansby Swanson made a significant impact for the Cubs, hitting two home runs and driving in six runs. Ian Happ also contributed with a home run and two RBIs. The Cubs now hold a 76-58 record, while the Rockies are at 38-96. The game started slow with no runs in the first inning. The Cubs then scored two runs in the second inning, while the Rockies remained scoreless. In the fourth inning, the Cubs added one more run, but the Rockies responded with two runs of their own. The game shifted in the fifth inning when the Cubs scored six runs, taking a strong lead. In the later innings, the Rockies tried to close the gap. They scored one run in the sixth and added two runs in both the seventh and eighth innings. However, the Cubs secured their lead with two additional runs in the seventh, finishing the game 11–7.

Dansby Swanson was a standout for the Cubs. He went 3-for-5 with six RBIs, including a home run and a triple. Ian Happ also contributed, going 3-for-5 with two RBIs and a home run.

Cade Horton secured the win for the Cubs. He pitched five innings, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out four. Germán Márquez was the losing pitcher for the Rockies. He gave up eight runs on nine hits in 4.33 innings.

For the Rockies, Yanquiel Fernández had a notable performance. He went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. Hunter Goodman also had three hits in five at-bats.

What’s Next

The Cubs’ win over the Rockies improves their record to 76-58. This places them in 2nd place in the Central division. They are competing closely for the top spot in their division. On the other hand, the Rockies drop to a 38-96 record. They remain in 5th place in the West division. Their position in the standings shows a challenging season.

The Chicago Cubs will continue their series against the Colorado Rockies. Their next game is on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 8:10 PM. The game will be held at Coors Field.

The Colorado Rockies will also face the Chicago Cubs in their next game. This game continues their current series and is scheduled for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 8:10 PM. The game will take place at Coors Field.


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