On August 26, 2025, the San Francisco Giants hosted the Chicago Cubs at Oracle Park. The Giants won 5-2, improving their season record to 63-68. The Cubs, now 76-55, remain second in the NL Central. Justin Verlander earned the win for the Giants. He pitched six innings, allowing seven hits and two runs. Key performances came from Wilmer Flores and Matt Chapman, each hitting a home run. The Giants scored first in the second inning with one run. The Cubs tied the game in the fourth inning with one run of their own. In the fifth inning, each team scored, but the Giants added two runs, taking a 3-2 lead. The Giants extended their lead with two more runs in the sixth inning, making the score 5-2. The Cubs could not score in the remaining innings. The Giants held on to win the game 5-2.

In the game between the Giants and the Cubs, Justin Verlander was the winning pitcher for the Giants. He pitched six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. Verlander also struck out five batters. This win improved his season record to 1-10.

Matthew Boyd was the losing pitcher for the Cubs. Boyd pitched 5.33 innings, giving up five runs on six hits. He also struck out eight batters. Despite the loss, Boyd maintains a 12-6 record with an ERA of 2.61.

On the offensive side, Heliot Ramos had a strong performance for the Giants. He went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Wilmer Flores and Matt Chapman each hit home runs, contributing to the Giants’ victory. Chapman’s homer brought in two runs, and Flores added one more with his solo shot.

What’s Next

The Giants’ win over the Cubs improved their record to 63-68. This places them third in the West Division. The victory helps the Giants maintain their position and stay competitive within their division. On the other hand, the Cubs’ loss dropped them to 76-55. They remain second in the Central Division. Despite the defeat, the Cubs are still in a strong position in their division standings.

The Chicago Cubs will continue their series against the San Francisco Giants. Their next game is on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 9:45 PM at Oracle Park. The Cubs will then have one more game against the Giants on Thursday before heading to Colorado to face the Rockies on Friday.

The San Francisco Giants will also face the Cubs in their next game on Wednesday at Oracle Park. This series will conclude with another game against the Cubs on Thursday. The Giants will then begin a new series at home against the Baltimore Orioles starting Friday.

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