Cubs Dominate Giants 9-2: Happ, Kelly, and Swanson Lead the Charge

Wrigley Field was buzzing as the Chicago Cubs delivered a decisive 9-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants on May 5, 2025. The Cubs' offense exploded with home runs from Ian Happ and Carson Kelly, while Dansby Swanson drove in crucial runs to secure the win. Matthew Boyd pitched a solid six innings, earning the victory and lowering his ERA to an impressive 2.75.

The game started with both teams feeling each other out, but the Cubs broke the ice in the third inning when Ian Happ launched a two-run homer to right-center field, also scoring Dansby Swanson. The Giants responded in the fourth with a two-run homer of their own by Luis Matos, but the Cubs quickly regained the lead.

In the bottom of the fourth, Dansby Swanson delivered a clutch two-run single, bringing in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner to make it 4-2. The Cubs extended their lead further in the sixth inning with a solo home run by Carson Kelly.

The Cubs' bats continued to stay hot in the sixth inning, adding five more runs. Nicky Lopez walked with the bases loaded, followed by Ian Happ's sacrifice fly and a two-run single by Seiya Suzuki, sealing the Giants' fate.

Here's a breakdown of the game:

Game Summary

Final Score: Giants 2, Cubs 9
Winning Pitcher: Matthew Boyd (3-2, 2.75 ERA)
Losing Pitcher: Landen Roupp (2-3, 4.89 ERA)
Game Time: 2 hours, 23 minutes
Attendance: 36,834

Key Plays

B3: Ian Happ homers, Dansby Swanson scores (2-0)
T4: Luis Matos homers, Matt Chapman scores (2-2)
B4: Dansby Swanson singles, Crow-Armstrong and Hoerner score (4-2)
B6: Carson Kelly homers (5-2)
B6: Nicky Lopez walks, Crow-Armstrong scores (6-2)
B6: Ian Happ sac fly, Hoerner scores (7-2)
B6: Seiya Suzuki singles, Dansby Swanson and Lopez score (9-2)

Individual Performances

Ian Happ (CHC): 1-3, 1 R, 3 RBI, HR, SF
Carson Kelly (CHC): 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, HR
Dansby Swanson (CHC): 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B
Matthew Boyd (CHC): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 SO
Luis Matos (SF): 1-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, HR

Key Statistics

Team	Runs	Hits	Errors
San Francisco Giants	2	7	4
Chicago Cubs	9	9	0

The Cubs' victory was a team effort, with contributions from both seasoned players and rising stars. Matthew Boyd's strong performance on the mound set the tone for the game, while the offense provided the firepower needed to secure the win. The Giants struggled with errors and couldn't capitalize on their scoring opportunities, leading to their defeat.

Dansby Swanson's Two-Run Single

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