A Tough Night for the Astros
Well, Astros fans, it was one of those nights where things just didn't go our way. We had a rough outing against the Cubs, with the final score ending up 12-3. The Cubs really came out swinging, and despite our efforts, we just couldn't catch up.
Highlights and Glimmers of Hope
While the overall game wasn't in our favor, we saw some highlights that are worth mentioning. In the bottom of the third inning, Cam Smith gave us a boost with a home run to left center, bringing Jake Meyers in to score as well, putting us briefly in the lead at 2-1. In the eighth inning, Isaac Paredes knocked a solo home run, which was a nice spark but unfortunately, it was not enough to turn the tide.
Cubs' Power Surge
The Cubs, unfortunately, dominated the mid-innings with an impressive offensive display. A series of home runs and aggressive at-bats left us trailing significantly. Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki particularly made it challenging for us to keep the Cubs at bay, each delivering crucial hits for the Cubs’ big lead.
️Looking Forward
While this was a tough loss, it's important to stay optimistic. There's still plenty of baseball left to play, and our team has the resilience to bounce back. Let's keep our spirits high and look forward to the next game. Go Astros!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Astros (June 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 0 |