Cubs score five runs, Assad shines in victory over Giants

Michael Busch hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-1 at Oracle Park on June 12. Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner contributed with key RBIs early in the game. Javier Assad pitched six strong innings, allowing three hits and striking out five. The victory marked the Cubs' third win in their last seven games. San Francisco's Jung Hoo Lee saw his 18-game hitting streak end in the loss. The teams will play again with Ben Brown starting for the Cubs against Trevor McDonald for the Giants.

• 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 5, Giants 1: Javier Assad does it again
• 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Busch hits 3-run homer to back Javier Assad's strong start, Cubs beat Giants 5-1