The Chicago Cubs lost two of three games to the San Francisco Giants this week at Wrigley Field, including a 3-1 defeat on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly tags San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. out at the plate to end the top of the fourth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner chases an overthrown ball behind the tarp in the ninth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly catches a foul pop in the first inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly forces San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores out at the plate and throws to first for a double play in the sixth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Chris Flexen slides to pick up a grounder by San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski in the ninth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker grounds out in the eighth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out in the seventh inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather delivers to the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell makes a pitching change in the sixth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell makes a pitching change in the sixth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts after his RBI double in the fourth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson catches a pop up in the third inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki reacts after striking out with runners on base to end the third inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner celebrates after scoring in the fourth inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out to end the second inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown delivers to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown reacts after the San Francisco Giants scored a run in the first inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown talks to pitching coach Tommy Hottovy in the first inning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner sits in the dugout after the loss Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and teammate Justin Turner leave the dugout after the loss Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch leaves the dugout after the loss Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs fans sing the seventh-inning stretch Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ takes the field Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, first baseman Justin Turner, outfielder Ian Happ and outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong take the field Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong takes the field Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sits in the dugout Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown prepares for his start Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner prepares for the game Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson prepares for the game Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks the dugout before the game Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker prepares for the game Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Cubs flag flies in first place atop the scoreboard Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Originally Published: May 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM CDT