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The Cubs took the opener in the series by the score of 5-2 last night. Carson Kelly went 2-2 and drove in three runs to pace the offense and Matthew Boyd allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings to earn his eighth win of the season.

Chicago's dynamite lineup will do damage vs. Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee tonight, as our Guardians vs. Cubs predictions for Wednesday, July 2, 2025 explain.