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A Heartbreaking Finish for the Cubs 
Fellow Cubs fans, today's game was a real rollercoaster! The Chicago Cubs faced off against the Cleveland Guardians in a thrilling match that ended with a gut-wrenching 9-8 loss. Let's dive into the key moments that had us on the edge of our seats!Cubs Take the Early Lead 
Our boys started strong in the 3rd inning when Miguel Amaya reached on an infield single. Then the magic happened as Ian Happ blasted a homer to right center, giving us a 2-0 lead. In the 4th, Pete Crow-Armstrong added a solo homer, making it 3-0. The Cubs were looking sharp early on!Guardians Rally 
Things began to shift in the bottom of the 4th. The Guardians capitalized on a fielding error by Isaac Paredes, closing in on our lead. A three-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel turned the tables, and suddenly we were trailing 3-4. The Guardians kept piling on, with a 2-run homer by Steven Kwan and a string of hits that left us at a 7-3 disadvantage by the end of the 5th.A Glimpse of Hope 
Down but not out! In a thrilling 7th inning, the Cubs fought back fiercely. Ian Happ walked, followed by hits from Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner. Then, Dansby Swanson came through with a bases-clearing double, bringing us back to 8-7. We could almost taste the comeback!Guardians Seal the Deal 
The 8th inning was tense, and unfortunately, it didn’t go our way. Jose Ramirez doubled and was brought home by Josh Naylor, putting the Guardians ahead 9-8. Despite our efforts in the 9th inning, including a valiant try by Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, we couldn't get any more runs across.Final Thoughts 
What a game, folks. While the result wasn't what we hoped for, the Cubs showed incredible heart and resilience out there. This one stings, but we'll bounce back strong. Let's keep our heads high and our faith in the team. There's always the next game! 
️Go Cubs Go!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Guardians (August 12th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 |