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Busch’s Homer and Assad’s Six-Scoreless Shutout Lead Cubs

6/13/2026

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Michael Busch hit a three-run homer into McCovey Cove, turned a double play, and gave the Cubs a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Javier Assad pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits, one walk and five strikeouts, and his ERA fell to 0.47 over his last five outings.
Manager Craig Counsell praised Assad’s performance as a timely boost for the injury-hit rotation.

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Story summary

Michael Busch hit a three-run homer into McCovey Cove, turned a double play, and gave the Cubs a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Javier Assad pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits, one walk and five strikeouts, and his ERA fell to 0.47 over his last five outings.
Manager Craig Counsell praised Assad’s performance as a timely boost for the injury-hit rotation.