Solano Hits 2 Homers as Mariners Beat Cubs 14-6
- The Seattle Mariners defeated the Chicago Cubs 14-6 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, fueled by Donovan Solano's two home runs and five RBIs.
- The Cubs' pitching struggles led to the Mariners' scoring in at least five innings, highlighted by Colin Rea allowing seven runs over 5.1 innings.
- Seiya Suzuki contributed four RBIs, including a pair of long balls, but his strong offensive showing was not enough to compensate for the Cubs' struggles with defense and pitching throughout the game.
- Fans and commentators criticized manager Craig Counsell's decision to keep Rea pitching into the sixth inning, calling it a "terrible decision" and "unacceptable from Counsell."
- The Cubs now face a pressing need to improve their pitching as they prepare for upcoming series against the Cardinals and Astros while maintaining offensive support from players like Suzuki.
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3 takeaways as the Chicago Cubs find the Wrigley Field wind kind and cruel against the Seattle Mariners
The crazy series started with the news that Sammy Sosa, one of the greatest home run hitters in Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball history, was coming back to Wrigley Field. Then, in his honor, the Cubs and Seattle Mariners went out and used humid and windy conditions to rack up 21 home runs — to match Sosa’s jersey number with the Cubs — in three games. Nine of those blasts came Sunday in the Mariners’ 14-6 win over the Cubs in front of a s…

Cal Raleigh hits 31st homer as Mariners hammer Cubs
Cal Raleigh hit his major-league leading 31st home run and Donovan Solano drove in five runs to lead the visiting Seattle Mariners to a 14-6 win over the Chicago Cubs Sunday.
Suzuki Shines with Two Home Runs in Cubs' 14-6 Loss to Mariners
Despite a strong performance from Seiya Suzuki, who hit two home runs, the Cubs fell to the Mariners, with a final score of 14-6. The Mariners maintained control throughout the game, scoring in multiple innings, while the Cubs struggled defensively. Colin Rea faced challenges on the mound, allowing several runs, which contributed to the loss. Suzuki’s efforts weren't enough to overcome the cumulative scoring from Seattle, highlighting the Cubs' …
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