Cleveland Guardians Sweep Cubs, Extend Winning Streak

In a decisive 6-1 victory, the Cleveland Guardians swept the Chicago Cubs, extending their winning streak to five games and enhancing their position as American League leaders with a record of 72-49. Alex Cobb celebrated his first win in nearly a year, pitching 5 2/3 innings with one run allowed, while Andrés Giménez contributed three RBIs. The Cubs initially led in the fourth inning before the Guardians surged ahead with multiple runs driven in by José Ramírez, Josh Naylor, and Giménez. Jameson Taillon struggled on the mound for Chicago, yielding four runs in six innings as the team faced its third consecutive loss. The Guardians maintain the best home record in MLB at 38-20, while the Cubs drop to 59-62 for the season. Upcoming matchups see Cobb taking on the Brewers, while the Cubs prepare to face the Blue Jays.