Cubs Seek Third Consecutive Victory Against Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — As the Chicago Cubs prepare to face the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, they aim for their third consecutive victory, a feat they haven’t achieved since their second ten-game winning streak concluded on May 8. The Cubs have struggled since then, posting a 9-22 record, with only two previous instances of back-to-back wins during this stretch, one of which occurred against the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox in mid-May.

Historically, the Cubs have a challenging track record in San Francisco, with their last success in winning the first two games of a series there dating back to 2023. That year marked their first series win since 2013, although they fell short in the third game.

On Saturdays this season, the Cubs have already experienced more losses on the road than they did throughout the entire previous year, with a current record of 3-3 compared to an impressive 11-2 in 2022.

In a look back at Cubs history, June 13 marks the anniversary of Terry Shumpert's memorable walk-off three-run homer against the Padres in the 14th inning, a highlight in his brief career with the team, leading to a 6-3 victory 30 years ago.

Today's matchup features Cubs pitcher Ben Brown, who has emerged as the team’s most effective pitcher over the past month. Since May 8, Brown boasts a remarkable 1.44 ERA and a strikeout rate of 34 in 31.1 innings, maintaining a streak of 219 batters without allowing a home run. He will face Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald, who held the Cubs to just one run in five innings during their last encounter.

For fans eager to catch the action, the game will be broadcast live on the Marquee Sports Network, with further details available on MLB.com.