San Francisco Giants Defeat Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Oracle Park

SAN FRANCISCO (August 28, 2025) ― The San Francisco Giants secured a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Oracle Park.

The Giants improved to 65-68 on the season, while the Cubs fell to 76-57. San Francisco broke open a close contest with a three-run fifth inning, punctuated by timely hits from the middle of their lineup.

Logan Webb (12-9, 3.13 ERA) took the mound for the Giants, delivering six solid innings-allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out eight-earning his 13th win of the year. Opposing him, Shōta Imanaga (8-6, 3.03 ERA) logged five innings, giving up four runs (three earned) and taking the loss.

Offensively, the Giants were paced by a two-run single in the fifth that put them ahead for good, with contributions throughout the order. San Francisco’s bullpen preserved the lead over the final three frames, combining for three scoreless innings to close out the win.

The series finale is set for Friday at Oracle Park, with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. PT. The Giants will send right-hander Matthew Boyd (12-7, 3.81 ERA) to the hill, while the Cubs counter with right-hander Alec Mills (7-6, 4.15 ERA).

Box Score Final: Giants 5, Cubs 2 Giants record: 65-68 | Cubs record: 76-57

Starting Pitchers SF: Logan Webb (W, 12-9, 3.13) CHC: Shōta Imanaga (L, 8-6, 3.03)

Next Game: August 29, 6:45 p.m. PT, Oracle Park

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