Solano Hits 2 Homers as Mariners Beat Cubs 14-6
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUN 22 – Seattle Mariners hit multiple home runs and scored in five innings as Cubs pitchers gave up 18 hits and 15 earned runs, continuing their recent struggles, officials said.
- The Seattle Mariners outslugged the Chicago Cubs 14-6 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, with Donovan Solano hitting two homers and driving in five runs.
- The Cubs' pitching staff struggled, as starter Colin Rea allowed seven runs over 5.1 innings, and manager Craig Counsell controversially kept him in during the sixth inning despite poor performance.
- The Mariners scored in five separate innings, capitalizing on windy conditions that affected fielders, while Cubs hitters like Seiya Suzuki hit multiple home runs but could not close the gap.
- The game drew 36,185 fans on a hot, windy afternoon, and the series featured 21 home runs total, matching Sammy Sosa's Cubs jersey number and marking a notable offensive display.
- Following their loss and struggles in pitching, the Cubs face upcoming critical series against the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros and will need to reassess pitching strategies to avoid further setbacks.
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