Giants crush Cubs 18-3 as Lee Jung‑hoo extends 14‑game hitting streak in series

The San Francisco Giants opened their series with the Chicago Cubs by blasting the Cubs 18–3, hitting seven home runs in a rain‑delayed game at Wrigley Field. Matt Chapman recorded a grand slam and added a three‑run homer, while Willy Adames, Casey Schmitt, Jonah Cox and others also homered, giving the Giants one of the most dominant offensive performances of the season.

In a later game of the same series, South Korean outfielder Lee Jung‑hoo continued his career‑best hitting streak, reaching 14 consecutive games with a hit. He went 2‑for‑4, stole a base and drove in the go‑ahead run with a sacrifice fly. The Cubs tied the game in the ninth and ultimately won in the 10th inning on a walk‑off home run, highlighting the back‑and‑forth nature of the series.