Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Phil Maton faces a San Francisco Giants hitter in the top of the ninth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sat Jun 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman:

#1 Can the Cubs complete a series sweep?
Chicago entered Sunday’s game having won the first two games of the series, including a 6–1 victory on Saturday.

#2 Will Giants ace Logan Webb shut down the Cubs’ offense?
Webb came into the game on a strong run, posting a 0.90 ERA over his previous three starts.

#3Can Pete Crow-Armstrong stay hot at the plate?
After hitting a leadoff homer and collecting three hits Saturday, Crow-Armstrong was one of the hottest hitters entering the finale.

#4 Will the Giants finally capitalize with runners in scoring position?
San Francisco went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position in Saturday’s loss, a key reason they struggled offensively.

#5 How much impact will the home crowd and Hello Kitty Day promotion have?
Sunday’s game featured the Giants’ Hello Kitty Day promotion, with special giveaways for fans attending the series finale

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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