Cubs' Bullpen Falters as Red Sox Rally in Late Innings at Wrigley Field

First Inning

The Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox faced off at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs entering the game with a 59-40 record and the Red Sox at 54-47. The game began quietly, with both teams failing to score in the first inning. The Cubs managed one hit while keeping the Red Sox scoreless.

Second Inning

In the second inning, Chicago took an early lead as they scored their only run of the game. With three hits in this inning, including a crucial RBI from Ian Happ, who had an average of .250 and contributed significantly to this brief lead.

Middle Innings

The middle innings saw both teams struggling offensively. The Cubs maintained their slim advantage through solid pitching by starter Cade Horton, who held an impressive ERA of 0.0 over his previous performances and kept Boston's hitters at bay through five innings.

Seventh Inning

However, things began to unravel for Chicago in the seventh inning when Boston's bats came alive against Chicago's bullpen. Caleb Thielbar was unable to maintain his previous form as he allowed two runs on one hit during his appearance on the mound.

Eighth Inning

The eighth inning proved decisive for Boston as they exploded for four more runs on four hits against Ryan Pressly and Ethan Roberts from Chicago’s bullpen. This surge put them firmly ahead with a commanding lead that would not be relinquished.

Final Outcome

Despite having eight hits compared to Boston’s seven, what went wrong for Cubs was their inability to capitalize further after their early run while also struggling defensively with one error contributing to their downfall. The final score stood at 6-1 in favor of Boston.

As fans reflect on these Cubs vs Red Sox highlights, attention turns towards what lies ahead for North Side faithfuls: A home game against Kansas City Royals scheduled for July 21st at Wrigley Field starting at 8:05 PM EDT which will be broadcasted live on MLB Network.

For those eager to see how Cubbies bounce back from this setback or simply enjoy more baseball action – mark your calendars! Share this article if you found it insightful or know someone who might appreciate these insights into today’s matchup!