Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
The Cubs sent several players onto the field for the second straight game Sunday afternoon, ramping up as the team gets ready to head to Japan.
The starters put together a pretty good offense before departing, scoring in each of the first five innings. Unfortunately, non-roster invitee Brandon Hughes got hit pretty hard in the ninth and the Giants scored five and won the game over the Cubs 8-6.