Cubs Beat Orioles 1-0

Introduction to the Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Cade Horton tossed two-hit ball over five innings, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a terrific start by Trevor Rogers to beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday.

The Cubs showed a video tribute of Ryne Sandberg and held 23 seconds of silence prior to their first home game since the Hall of Famer died. Former teammates Shawon Dunston, Jody Davis and Rick Sutcliffe then honored their friend by carrying a base onto the field and placing it at second.

A few hours earlier, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field during a news conference at home plate with Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, Gov. JB Pritzker and mayor Brandon Johnson.

Game Highlights

Ian Happ hit a sacrifice fly in the second inning against Rogers, and the Cubs started the weekend series on a winning note after losing two of three at Milwaukee. They began the day trailing the NL Central-leading Brewers by one game.

Horton (5-3) delivered his third straight scoreless outing.

Caleb Thielbar, newcomer Andrew Kittredge and Brad Keller each worked an inning. Daniel Palencia pitched around a two-out double by Adley Rutschman in the ninth, retiring Tyler O’Neill on a fly to deep left for his 15th save in 16 chances.

Rogers (4-2) was a tough-luck loser for Baltimore. The left-hander matched a career high by going eight innings and allowed one run and four hits. He struck out eight and walked none.

Key Moments and Statistics

Key Moment

Carson Kelly singled leading off the second, took third on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s double to deep center and scored on Happ’s sacrifice fly.

Key Stat

Horton has gone 17 2/3 innings without allowing a run.

Up Next

The Cubs send All-Star LHP Matthew Boyd (11-4, 2.47 ERA) to the mound, and the Orioles go with RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (8-5, 4.38).

Conclusion

The Chicago Cubs’ victory over the Baltimore Orioles marked an important win, especially given the emotional context of the game following the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. The team’s ability to pay tribute while also focusing on the game at hand speaks to their resilience and dedication to their craft. As the season progresses, the Cubs will look to build on this momentum, leveraging strong performances from rookies like Cade Horton and veterans alike.

FAQs

• Q: Who pitched for the Cubs in their game against the Orioles?
  A: Cade Horton pitched for the Cubs, tossing two-hit ball over five innings.
• Q: What was the final score of the game?
  A: The Cubs beat the Orioles 1-0.
• Q: Who hit the sacrifice fly that scored the only run of the game?
  A: Ian Happ hit the sacrifice fly in the second inning.
• Q: What significant announcement was made before the game?
  A: Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field.