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Matt Chapman's 10th-Inning Single Lifts Giants Over Cubs 2-1

Matt Chapman's 10th-Inning Single Lifts Giants Over Cubs 2-1
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San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman delivered a tie-breaking single in the top of the 10th inning, securing a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 7, 2026.

The win gave the Giants the three-game road series and a 5-5 record on their away trip, according to NBC Sports Bay Area.

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Right-handed reliever Dylan Smith earned his first career major league save in his third appearance for San Francisco, shutting down the Cubs in the bottom of the 10th.

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San Francisco took an early lead in the first inning when outfielder Jung Hoo Lee singled to drive home Rafael Devers, who had reached base on a walk.

Lee extended his hitting streak to 15 games with that line drive, raising his season batting average to .

323, third best in the National League.

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Chicago tied the game in the third inning after starter Jameson Taillon exited in the second frame with a hamstring strain.

Cubs reliever Javier Assad threw 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit to keep the game tied through the eighth.

San Francisco escaped a jam in the eighth when infielder Alex Bregman lined out to Devers, who doubled off pinch-runner Kevin Alcantara at home plate.

Giants rookie starter Trevor McDonald pitched five innings, allowing four hits and one earned run while striking out six.

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Infielder Bryce Eldridge finished the 10-game road trip with 15 hits and four walks, playing every game under manager Tony Vitello.

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