Cubs Stumble in Extra Innings
The Chicago Cubs could not hold onto a late lead, falling 8-6 to the Detroit Tigers after a grueling extra‑inning affair at Wrigley Field. Seiya Suzuki contributed a solo homer and finished 1‑for‑4 with two RBIs, but the bullpen surrendered the decisive runs in the final frame.
Across the league, the Chicago White Sox secured a 10‑3 victory over the Texas Rangers, highlighted by Munetaka Murakami’s double off Rangers starter Jacob deGrom, a two‑time Cy Young Award winner. The hit underscored Murakami’s growing impact in his first season with the Sox.
Shohei Ohtani, who missed the recent All‑Star Game to treat a left‑knee issue, is expected to begin throwing practice sessions in the bullpen over the weekend. The Dodgers have kept him in the lineup for every game since the break, though the team dropped a 10‑7 decision to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Ohtani’s return to the mound will be closely watched, as his dual‑role brilliance continues to reshape expectations for modern pitchers. While the Cubs regroup for their next series, fans remain hopeful that the star Japanese ace will soon add another dominant outing to his résumé.