In the most recent meeting between the Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles on July 10, 2024, the Cubs prevailed 4–0. The Cubs’ attack was paced by Christopher Morel, who launched a solo home run and scored a run, while Marcus Stroman delivered a dominant presence on the mound, striking out several batters and helping set the tone. Shota Imanaga also turned in a strong outing (listed below), and Chicago’s balanced performance strengthened their head-to-head position in the division. For more advanced metrics and play-by-play data, see the MLB Gameday center and Baseball Savant for deeper analysis.
Chicago Cubs Player Stats — July 10, 2024
Player
At-Bats
Hits
Home Runs
RBIs
Runs
Stolen Bases
On-Base %
Slugging %
Pitching Stats (If Applicable)
Shota Imanaga (P)
0
0
0
0
0
0
—
—
6.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 1 BB
Nico Hoerner (2B)
5
2
0
1
1
0
.400
.600
—
Seiya Suzuki (RF)
5
1
0
1
0
0
.200
.400
—
Christopher Morel (3B)
4
1
1
1
1
0
.250
.500
—
Matt Mervis (1B)
4
0
0
0
0
0
.000
.000
—
Ian Happ (LF)
4
1
0
0
0
0
.250
.250
—
Mike Tauchman (CF)
4
1
0
0
0
1
.250
.250
—
Yan Gomes (C)
4
1
0
0
0
0
.250
.250
—
Trey Mancini (DH)
4
1
0
0
0
0
.250
.250
—
Patrick Wisdom (PH)
1
0
0
0
0
0
.000
.000
—
Baltimore Orioles Player Stats — July 10, 2024
Player
At-Bats
Hits
Home Runs
RBIs
Runs
Stolen Bases
On-Base %
Slugging %
Pitching Stats (If Applicable)
Ryan Mountcastle (1B)
4
1
0
0
0
0
.250
.250
—
Gunnar Henderson (3B)
4
1
0
0
0
0
.250
.250
—
Adley Rutschman (C)
4
1
0
0
0
0
.250
.250
—
Austin Hays (LF)
4
0
0
0
0
0
.000
.000
—
Michael Busch (DH)
4
1
0
1
0
0
.250
.250
—
James McCann (C)
4
0
0
0
0
0
.000
.000
—
Anthony Santander (RF)
4
1
0
0
0
0
.250
.250
—
Jordan Westburg (2B)
4
0
0
0
0
0
.000
.000
—
Felix Bautista (P)
0
0
0
0
0
0
—
—
1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
Additional Game Details (July 10, 2024)
Inning
Event
Player Involved
Outcome
Pitcher (Cubs)
Pitcher (Orioles)
Top 2
Christopher Morel hits a solo home run
Christopher Morel
1st run for Cubs
Shota Imanaga
Corbin Burnes
Top 2
Nico Hoerner hits an RBI single
Nico Hoerner
2nd run for Cubs
Shota Imanaga
Corbin Burnes
Top 5
Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI single
Seiya Suzuki
3rd run for Cubs
Shota Imanaga
Corbin Burnes
Top 9
Michael Busch hits an RBI single
Michael Busch
4th run for Cubs
Dillon Tate
—
Bot 9
Cubs turn a double play to secure the win
—
End of game
Héctor Neris
—
—
Cody Bellinger was plunked and exited the game
Cody Bellinger
Exit due to injury
—
—
—
Shota Imanaga pitched 6 innings, striking out 6
Shota Imanaga
—
Shota Imanaga
Corbin Burnes
—
Felix Bautista tossed the final inning, recording two strikeouts
Felix Bautista
Secured final frame
—
—
Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago Cubs — July 10, 2024 Game Summary
Category
Details
Match Summary
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 4–0. The offense was highlighted by Christopher Morel’s solo home run and RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki. Chicago’s pitching, led by Shota Imanaga (6.0 IP, 6 K), held the Orioles scoreless for the night.
Cody Bellinger: Was hit by a pitch and exited the game with an injury concern
Felix Bautista: Recorded a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to finish the game
Key Player Performance — Baltimore Orioles
Corbin Burnes: Worked five innings and allowed multiple runs
Ryan Mountcastle: One hit in four at-bats
Gunnar Henderson: One hit in four at-bats
Adley Rutschman: One hit in four at-bats
Austin Hays: Held hitless in four at-bats
Anthony Santander: One hit in four at-bats
Head-to-Head Player Comparison
Player
Chicago Cubs Performance
Baltimore Orioles Performance
Christopher Morel
1 solo HR, 1 RBI
—
Nico Hoerner
2 H, 1 RBI
—
Seiya Suzuki
1 H, 1 RBI
—
Michael Busch
—
1 H, 1 RBI (opposing team)
Shota Imanaga
6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER
—
Corbin Burnes
—
5.0 IP, multiple runs allowed
Cody Bellinger
Plunked and exited (injury)
—
Coach Impact — Chicago Cubs (David Ross)
David Ross’s pitching choices paid dividends; the starting rotation and bullpen were managed effectively, and the team’s situational hitting produced key runs. For team context and roster updates, refer to the Cubs’ official site.
Coach Impact — Baltimore Orioles (Brandon Hyde)
Brandon Hyde relied on veteran arms to manage innings, but the rotation was unable to silence Chicago’s offense. Strategic adjustments will likely be focal points as the Orioles review the outing.
Additional Game Highlights
Chicago turned a double play to end the game and preserve the shutout.
Cody Bellinger was hit by a pitch and departed the game, raising concerns about his availability.
Shota Imanaga’s scoreless outing (6.0 innings) anchored the performance.
Final Score
Chicago Cubs 4, Baltimore Orioles 0
Game Performance Analysis
Category
Chicago Cubs Performance
Baltimore Orioles Performance
Offense
Effective and timely; Chicago manufactured four runs via a mix of power and situational hitting from Morel, Hoerner and Suzuki.
Struggled to produce runs despite several hits; the offense was unable to break through against Chicago’s pitching staff.
Pitching
Strong night for the Cubs: a quality start and effective bullpen work preserved the shutout.
Burnes and the starting staff were challenged, surrendering multiple runs and failing to hold momentum.
Fielding
Sound defense, capped by a late double play that ended the game.
Defensive play was not the deciding factor, but the offense could not capitalize on opportunities.
Player Health
Cody Bellinger was hit by a pitch and exited the contest; the team will monitor his status.
No injuries were reported for the Orioles during the game.
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