Justin Verlander gets second win as Giants put away Cubs

Justin Verlander gets second win as Giants put away Cubs

Wilmer Flores and Matt Chapman smacked home runs, Heliot Ramos collected three hits and the San Francisco Giants rewarded Justin Verlander with a second win of the season in a 5-2 home victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Verlander remains unbeaten in his career against the Cubs, improving to 3-0. This outing he went six innings of seven-hit, two-run ball. He walked two and struck out five. Joey Lucchesi, Jose Butto and Ryan Walker br…

Chicago Cubs can't crack Justin Verlander in frustrating loss to Giants

The Chicago Cubs entered Tuesday’s game riding high after a weekend sweep of the Los Angeles Angels and a much-needed off day on Monday to recharge. But their momentum stalled against the ageless Justin Verlander, as the San Francisco Giants took the series opener with a 5-2 win. Despite the loss, the Cubs had their chances against the future Hall of Famer, they just couldn’t capitalize. Chicago Cubs can’t crack Justin Verlander in frustrating l…

MLB News: Coming off game with 'a good feel for it,' Giants host Cubs again

It might be too late for a playoff push, but San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin hopes his team can continue its impressive recent form when it goes for a second straight home win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. On a day that started with bad news, the Giants enjoyed a game Melvin […]

MLB Highlights: Giants 5, Cubs 2

Matt Chapman knocked a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants bullpen gave up just one hit over three innings of work en route to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.