Logan Webb Pitched Another Gem, But The Reason He Didn't Go The Distance Again Is Infuriating

Man, you gotta hear about the wild one that just went down in San Francisco! The Giants managed to salvage the final game of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, snagging a 5-1 win on Sunday afternoon. And let me tell you, their ace, Logan Webb, was absolutely dealing, tossing another gem that had everyone buzzing. Seriously, this dude is on fire, but there's a catch, and if you're a Giants fan, it's gotta be eating at you!

Webb Dominates, But The Complete Game Eludes Him Yet Again

Logan Webb was just electric out there, throwing eight innings of one-run ball. Sound familiar? It should, because that’s the second straight start he’s done exactly that! He gave up seven hits, but get this, ZERO walks. He fanned seven Cubs hitters, looking sharp as ever. But here’s the kicker, he was again denied a shot at his fourth career complete game. He got pulled after 106 pitches in those first eight innings. Can you believe it? Six days ago, he got yanked in the ninth with a 3-1 lead, only to watch the Nationals rally and steal a 4-3 win. This time, thankfully, Caleb Kilian came in and locked it down in the ninth, striking out two and setting the Cubs down 1-2-3 to secure Webb’s second win in his last three starts, moving his record to 4-4. But still, you gotta wonder, when does this guy get to finish what he starts when he's pitching like that?

The Bats Backed Up Their Ace When It Counted

Even with the frustrating complete game denial, the Giants offense came alive to give Webb the support he needed. After four scoreless innings where both sides were matching zeroes, Jung Hoo Lee kicked off the fifth with an infield single off Cubs reliever Colin Rea. Then, a sacrifice bunt moved him to second, and Drew Gilbert smacked a bloop double that brought in the game's first run. But the real fireworks? Matt Chapman, stepping up to the plate and absolutely launching his seventh homer of the season, a 405-foot bomb to center field, stretching the lead to 3-0. They kept the pressure on in the seventh too, with another sacrifice bunt, this time by Luis Arraez, after Chapman walked. Bryce Eldridge then singled him home. Even after a throwing error by first baseman Casey Schmitt allowed an unearned run to score for the Cubs in the eighth, the Giants got it right back! Daniel Susac hit a two-out single that drove home Schmitt, who had singled and stolen second, pushing the score to 5-1. Chapman scored twice, and Lee and Schmitt both picked up a pair of hits. So, the Giants managed to grab one win in the series, finishing their homestand with a 2-4 record. The Cubs, meanwhile, ended their road trip 3-3. For the San Francisco faithful, salvaging that win has to feel good, especially with Webb dealing like he is. It’s gotta leave you pumped for what’s coming, even with the head-scratching decisions about his complete games. What a way to wrap up a series, right?

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