Astros edge out Cubs with late-game comeback and McCormick's clutch catch.
The Chicago Cubs lost to the Houston Astros 7-6 in a game that left fans angry and frustrated. Despite an outstanding outing from Drew Smyly, who allowed just one run with eight strikeouts, the Cubs bullpen failed to hold the lead. Seiya Suzuki had a career-best game with two home runs, two walks, and a single, raising his OPS by almost 100 points. The loss highlighted the Cubs' ongoing bullpen woes, with the team now 2-9 in one-run games and sitting five games under .500. The Cubs will face the Phillies next, hoping to turn their fortunes around.