Cubs lose to Rockies as Edward Cabrera exits with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Chicago Cubs faced a 5-2 loss against the Colorado Rockies on June 16 at Wrigley Field. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run, adding to his strong performance after hitting for the cycle in a previous game. However, the Cubs struggled offensively, going 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position. Edward Cabrera left the game due to a right hand cramp after walking the first two batters of the fifth inning. This loss adds to the Cubs' challenges with injuries, as closer Daniel Palencia also went on the injured list earlier in the day. The team may look to make external additions prior to the trade deadline to address their pitching woes.
- •Cubs fall 5-2 to Rockies in June 16 game.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 14th home run of the season.
- •Cabrera exited the game with a right hand cramp in the fifth inning.
- •Cubs struggled, going 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
- •Closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs starter Edward Cabrera exits early with a right hand cramp — and offensive woes persist
"CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s scorching offensive stretch is approaching a must-watch level. Coming off hitting for the cycle, a feat accomplished by just 11 other players in the franchise’s history, Crow-Armstrong didn’t wait long Tuesday to again make an impact for the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old center fielder took Colorado Rockies starter Ryan Feltner deep four pitches into the bottom ...
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