Guardians edge out Cubs 8-6 in hectic match

The Cleveland Guardians emerged victorious against the Chicago Cubs 8-6 in an action-packed game on Sunday.

Took the series and heading home. #ForTheLand | #GuardiWWins pic.twitter.com/oKld8EvduM

— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) July 3, 2023

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Josh Naylor hit a crucial 2-run single in the 10th inning to help his team earn a difficult victory.

The Guardians were in full control at the beginning and looked all set to close the match in a comfortable fashion. It wasn’t to be as they as Emanuel Clase let a 4-run slip in the 9th, which led the Cubs back in the game.

Aaron Civale pitched three-hit ball over six innings, while Andrés Giménez homered in the third and scored the go-ahead run in the 10th.

Eventually Sam Hentges retired all three batters in the bottom half, sending the Cubs to their sixth loss in seven games.