Giants put historic thumping on Cubs in second straight scoring barrage
The San Francisco Giants achieved a historic victory over the Chicago Cubs, winning 18-3 in their latest game. This marks the second consecutive game where the Giants scored significantly, totaling 30 runs in just two games. Matt Chapman led the charge with a grand slam, contributing to the team's impressive offensive performance during their road trip.
- ▪The Giants scored 30 runs and had 39 hits in their last two games against the Cubs.
- ▪Matt Chapman hit a grand slam, marking the Giants' sixth of the season, which ties them for the major-league lead.
- ▪The Giants have scored the most runs in a two-game span since 1944.
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MLB Giants put historic thumping on Cubs in second straight scoring barrage By Evan Webeck Published June 5, 2026, 7:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google CHICAGO — It would be hard to say life is grand for the Giants, who still reside far closer to the Rockies in the standings than any other team, but it has begun to feel like it at times lately. For the second time in as many games, the Giants loaded the bases and cleared them with one swing. A grand slam from Matt Chapman was the biggest blow delivered by San Francisco in an early-round knockout of the reeling Cubs, but it was hardly their only punch thrown in an 18-3 romp Friday to open the final leg of a three-city, 10-game road trip.
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