MLB | CHICAGO CUBS 3 highs and lows from the Chicago Cubs’ monthlong struggles, including Pete Crow-Armstrong getting locked in Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune Jun 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 0 Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sprints to first base on an infield single against the Giants on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune SAN FRANCISCO — Two straight wins sparked much-needed momentum into the Chicago Cubs' season.kAm%96 rF3D 6?E6C65 E96:C D6C:6D H:E9 $2? uC2?4:D4@ 4=:?8:?8 E@ @?6 82>6 23@G6 ]d__ 2?5 E:65 H:E9 E96 !:EED3FC89 !:C2E6D 7@C E9:C5 A=246 :? 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