

Alfonso Rivas tripled and singled.Ĭhicago starter Marcus Stroman (3-7) yielded four runs – all in the second - and seven hits over four innings. Ian Happ doubled twice and drove in a run for the Cubs, who lost for the 10th time in 13 games. Camilo Doval worked around a leadoff single in the ninth for his 21st save. Joc Pederson doubled and singled for the Giants. “They could go and sign 15 guys that are not from here, but it's fun for me to see because I get to see guys get more comfortable, I guess." “You never really know what's going to happen" Webb said. There's a ton to love about Logan Webb.”Īnd Webb's soaking in the Giants' transition to younger players.

“He's one of the best pitchers in baseball. Manager Gabe Kapler gushes about Webb, now in his fourth season. The 25-year-old right-hander retired 17 of his last 19 hitters, and extended his career highs for wins and innings pitched. Logan Webb (13-8) allowed two runs on six hits over seven innings, while striking out six and walking none. “If he turns it on the barrel, it's going to go. “Him as a player is a real threat to the ball,” Bart said. ”There's a lot of stuff out here to get caught up in and you've just got to stay focused on what's going to make you better, and that's what I'm trying to do."īart has tried to pass that along to Villar, who's come up with him in the Giants system. “Just trying to get good pitches and put a barrel on them,” said Bart, who singled in the ninth to finish with three hits. But youngsters such as Bart and Villar, both 25, might be providing a glimpse of a brighter future that's not-so-distant. It's been a down year for San Francisco, well out of contention in the NL West. CHICAGO - Joey Bart and David Villar each homered, doubled and drove in two runs, helping the San Francisco Giants top the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
