Cubs Struggle, Suzuki Shines | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs took a crushing 3-2 loss to the Orioles, stymied by a brutal offense and a controversial ninth-inning steal call that cost them a chance to tie. Manager Craig Counsell was furious, arguing the replay should’ve focused on obstruction, not just whether Hoerner came off the base. But there was light: Seiya Suzuki roared back with a HR and double, showing aggressive power. Starting pitchers Peterson, Boyd, and Rea held the line, but the bullpen’s shaky eighth and mounting injuries are raising alarms — the team’s hoping key arms return after the All-Star break to save the relief corps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75c4426035f0e293