It was the opener for the Czech Republic, while China dropped to 0-2. The Czechs got homers from Matej Mensik and Martin Muzik. Sogard, last seen with the Cubs before being released in 2021, is the only current or former major leaguer on the Czech Republic's roster, though they do also have longtime minor league catcher Martin Cervenka. He went 0-for-4 in this one.

The veteran infielder was designated for assignment on July 23 and went unclaimed on waivers. Sogard was batting .249/.283/.314 this season.

Sogard has batted just .249/.283/.314 this season after inking a minor league deal with the Cubs during spring training. The 35-year-old might be able to land a bench job somewhere else.

Duffy missed two months of action with a lower back strain but is ready to roll now. He'll be used all over the infield and could see additional at-bats down the stretch as the Cubs offload some players.