Introduction to the Game
The Chicago Cubs dominated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 16-0 victory on Saturday night, marking the Dodgers’ worst home shutout loss in franchise history. The Cubs’ impressive performance was led by Ben Brown, who threw six scoreless innings using a two-pitch mix. The team got 14 runs on 15 hits in the final three innings, securing their win.
Game Highlights
Michael Busch had a remarkable game with four hits, including a homer and two doubles, and three RBIs. Carson Kelly had three hits, including two homers, and three RBIs, while Ian Happ had three hits and two runs. Miguel Amaya capped a four-run eighth with a two-run homer, contributing to the Cubs’ 21-hit attack.
The Dodgers’ Worst Home Shutout Loss
This loss marked the Dodgers’ worst home shutout loss in franchise history, with the team unable to score any runs against the Cubs. The Cubs’ dominant performance was a significant blow to the Dodgers, who were unable to recover from the early lead taken by the Cubs.
Ben Brown’s Dominant Performance
Brown (2-1) rebounded from his previous shaky start with a dominant 84-pitch effort, throwing 56 four-seam fastballs and 28 knuckle-curves. He struck out five and walked none, showcasing his impressive pitching skills. Brown’s performance was a key factor in the Cubs’ win, as he set the tone for the rest of the game.
Key Moments in the Game
Busch drove a 98-mph fastball from Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki over the wall in left-center for a 1-0 lead in the second. He doubled and scored on Justin Turner’s RBI single for a 2-0 lead in the sixth, hit an RBI single in the seventh, and an RBI double in the ninth. Sasaki went five innings and allowed four hits and one run, but was unable to stop the Cubs’ momentum.
Key Moment
Kelly homered off Ben Casparius to lead off the seventh, and Amaya, Busch, Dansby Swanson, and Nico Hoerner drove in runs in the inning, as the Cubs turned a 2-0 lead into a 7-0 cushion.
Key Stat
The Cubs pushed their major league-leading run total to 112, 21 more than the second-place New York Yankees.
Up Next
Right-hander Tyler Glasnow (1-0, 6.43 ERA) will start the series finale for the Dodgers on Sunday. Right-hander Colin Rea (1-0, 7.36 ERA) will pitch for the Cubs.
Conclusion
The Cubs’ 16-0 victory over the Dodgers marked a significant win for the team, with Ben Brown’s dominant performance and the team’s impressive hitting. The Dodgers, on the other hand, will look to recover from their worst home shutout loss in franchise history.
FAQs
Q: Who was the starting pitcher for the Cubs?
A: Ben Brown was the starting pitcher for the Cubs.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 16-0 in favor of the Cubs.
Q: Who had the most hits for the Cubs?
A: Michael Busch had four hits, including a homer and two doubles.
Q: What is the Cubs’ current run total?
A: The Cubs have a major league-leading run total of 112.
