Chicago Cubs Secure Series Win over Giants: 3 Key Takeaways

The Chicago Cubs have ended their 10-series losing streak with a win over the San Francisco Giants. Despite a tough challenge from Giants ace Logan Webb, the Cubs managed to secure the series.

Ben Brown's pitching was a highlight, with his sinker being a vital asset in his outing against the Giants. He got six called strikes and one whiff with his sinker, predominantly using it against the Giants' right-handed hitters.

The top of the lineup has been getting a boost from two hitters lately, with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch riding an 18-game and 20-game on-base streak, respectively. They have been crucial in the Cubs' recent success.

Crow-Armstrong slugged his first big-league leadoff home run in Saturday's win and fell a triple shy of the cycle. He said afterward he was 'absolutely' thinking about it since he recorded the three hits in his first three at-bats.

The Cubs will look to build on this momentum as they move forward. With Brown's impressive pitching and the top of the lineup's consistent performance, they have a strong foundation to work from.