Chicago Cubs defeat San Francisco Giants 6-1, extend three-game winning streak

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Saturday night, extending their three‑game winning streak. Pete Crow‑Armstrong opened the game with a leadoff home run on the first pitch, his 12th of the season, and added a double and a single. Ian Happ and rookie Pedro Ramírez each homered in the fifth inning. Ben Brown allowed one run on seven hits over five innings, earning the win. The victory moved Chicago to 37‑34, third in the NL Central, while San Francisco fell to 28‑43, fourth in the NL West.

A preview for the series finale notes the Cubs will send right‑hander Ryan Rolison (5‑1, 2.25 ERA) against Giants left‑hander Logan Webb (3‑4, 3.88 ERA). Both teams carry several injury lists, with the Cubs missing several starters on the injured reserve and the Giants dealing with multiple arm and leg injuries. The matchup marks the sixth meeting of the season, with Chicago holding a 3‑2 edge in the head‑to‑head record.