The Chicago Cubs secured a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, propelled by Matthew Boyd's stellar seven-inning performance, allowing only two runs. Boyd's strong outing featured five strikeouts, marking his sixth quality start in seven games. Carson Kelly shone at the plate with three RBIs, including a two-run double in the pivotal second inning. Seiya Suzuki contributed with a leadoff homer, while Michael Busch also made a significant impact with three hits. Despite a better showing in the fourth inning, the Guardians couldn't halt their five-game losing streak, leaving them outscored 32-8 during this span.