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**Summary:**

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 in 10 innings thanks to a sacrifice fly by rookie Matt Shaw. Nico Hoerner scored the winning run from third. Cubs pitching, including a strong start from Cade Horton, held the Guardians scoreless. The Guardians’ Joey Cantillo had a good start in place of Luis Ortiz. This win completed a series sweep for the Cubs and extended the Guardians’ losing streak to seven games.

**News Article:**

**Rookie Shaw’s Sacrifice Fly Secures Cubs’ 1-0 Victory, Extends Guardians’ Losing Streak**

**CHICAGO** — A clutch sacrifice fly from rookie Matt Shaw in the bottom of the 10th inning gave the Chicago Cubs a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians Thursday night at Wrigley Field. The win completed a series sweep for the Cubs and extended the Guardians’ losing streak to a season-high seven games.

With Nico Hoerner starting the 10th as the automatic runner on second base, Michael Busch moved him to third with a groundout. Shaw then lifted a fly ball to center field, deep enough to allow Hoerner to score the winning run as Lane Thomas caught it at the warning track in front of the ivy.

The game was a pitching duel for much of the night. Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton delivered a stellar performance, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing five hits. Cleveland’s Joey Cantillo, making his first start of the season after being recalled from Triple-A Columbus to replace the suspended Luis Ortiz, impressed with 3 1/3 shutout innings.

The Guardians had opportunities to score, including a threat in the fifth inning, but were unable to capitalize. The Cubs bullpen, led by Chris Flexen (5-0) who earned the win with a perfect 10th inning, shut down the Guardians offense. Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase (4-2) took the loss, pitching the ninth and tenth.

Dansby Swanson collected two of the Cubs’ three hits. Steven Kwan had two singles for the Guardians, who failed to record an extra-base hit.

The Cubs (52-35), who lead the NL Central, continue their homestand Friday afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals, with Colin Rea scheduled to face Miles Mikolas. The Guardians (44-36) will look to snap their losing streak Friday against the Detroit Tigers in Cleveland.

The Guardians have struggled recently, going 9-19 since June 1. The team is dealing with the distraction of MLB’s investigation into their pitcher Luis Ortiz.

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