Abreu's 2 home runs propel Red Sox past Cubs, 6-1
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Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton Horton left Sunday’s game in the sixth inning with a 1-0 lead, but the Cubs lost 6-1. It was Horton’s fourth no-decision of the season.
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SB Nation on MSNChicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox preview, Sunday 7/20, 1:20 CTTHE BUSCH LEAGUE: Michael Busch, last 23 games since June 20: .361/.418/.711 (30-for-83) with two doubles, nine home runs, 21 RBI and 17 runs scored. NOT DOUBLED UP: The Cubs this season have grounded in to just 39 double plays in 97 games, the fewest in the major leagues. In fact, the Cubs’ 39 GIDPs are 12 fewer than second-place Milwaukee (51).
All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 26th homer, one of five solo shots for the Cubs to back seven sharp innings by Shota Imanaga, and Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
The Under is 2-0-1 in the last 3 matchups between the Red Sox and Cubs. Boston has been trending low, with the Under hitting in 5 of its last 6 games. Chicago has also leaned Under, going 6-1-1 in its last 8 contests. With Crochet on the mound, the Under has cashed in 4 of his last 6 starts. Stick with the trend.
The Philadelphia Phillies need to add an outfielder ahead of the trade deadline, and a trade with the Boston Red Sox could give them what they need.
Chicago Cubs have the best record in MLB after Shota Imanaga’s gem and 5 solo home runs fuel 6-0 win
Shota Imanaga tossed seven shutout innings and five players hit solo home runs Saturday, carrying the Chicago Cubs to a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Preview the July 20 matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.
Sox pitchers surrendered five solo home runs -- including back-to-back shots off Bello and reliever Chris Murphy -- in a 6-0 shutout.