The Cubs won the first game of this series in relatively forgettable fashion, other than the wild 2nd inning that saw them retired despite all five batters who came to the plate reaching safely. It was good to see Seiya Suzuki stay hot by setting a new career high with 23 homers. Each one he hits will reset that mark, and he’s got a real shot at reaching 40 if he keeps this up.
It was the kind of win you expect from a superior team, one in which the Cubs jumped in front and then kept the Guardians at arm’s length before playing add-on late.