Cubs lose to Rockies 5-2 as Cabrera exits with hand cramp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Chicago Cubs fell to the Colorado Rockies 5-2 at Wrigley Field on June 16, 2026. Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera left the game in the fourth inning due to a right hand cramp. Cabrera had pitched well initially but yielded three runs in the third inning, which gave the Rockies a lead. Chicago struggled offensively, failing to capitalize with runners in scoring position. Javier Assad is slated to start for the Cubs in the next game against the Rockies on June 17.
- •Cubs' Cabrera leaves game with a right hand cramp.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong homered to start the game for the Cubs.
- •Cubs struggle to hit with runners in scoring position again.
- •Cubs managed only three baserunners after the fourth inning.
- •Javier Assad will start for the Cubs on June 17.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies 5, Cubs 2: Edward Cabrera injured in dull defeat
"Once again, the Cubs failed to hit with runners in scoring poistion.
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