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Michael Busch homers into McCovey Cove in Cubs' win over Giants

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Michael Busch homers into McCovey Cove in Cubs' win over Giants

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Michael Busch became the fifth Chicago Cub to hit a home run into McCovey Cove during a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on June 13. Busch's three-run homer in the fifth inning, his eighth of the season, capped the scoring for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki also drove in a run with an RBI double earlier in the inning, while Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings, providing strong support. The win marks the Cubs' first consecutive victories since late May and sets up a chance for a three-game winning streak in their next matchup.

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•Cubs secure a 5-1 win over Giants on June 13.
•Michael Busch hits a three-run homer into McCovey Cove.
•Javier Assad throws six scoreless innings.
•The Cubs have a chance for a three-game winning streak.
•Busch's homer is the first by a Cub in McCovey Cove since 2021.

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11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Busch becomes just 5th Chicago Cub to hit HR into McCovey Cove in 5-1 win over San Francisco Giants

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SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Busch couldn’t help but use a couple hacks during batting practice Friday afternoon to swing for the water beyond the right-field wall at Oracle Park. The tantalizing, unique feature of the ballpark is nearly impossible to reach for right-handed hitters, making it ideal for the Chicago Cubs first baseman. Busch wasn’t fooled when San Francisco Giants lefty reliever Erik ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:33 AM
Michael Busch becomes just 5th Chicago Cub to hit HR into McCovey Cove in 5-1 win over San Francisco Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Busch couldn’t help but use a couple hacks during batting practice Friday afternoon to swing for the water beyond the right-field wall at Oracle Park. The tantalizing, unique feature of the ballpark is nearly impossible to reach for right-handed hitters, making it ideal for the Chicago Cubs first baseman. Busch wasn’t fooled when San Francisco Giants lefty reliever Erik ...

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