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Cubs Faceplant Against Giants, Playoff Spot Still Secure
29 Aug
Summary
- Cubs lose midweek series to Giants 21-8, despite strong pitching and offense
- Cubs had multiple early scoring chances but failed to capitalize
- Cubs maintain comfortable lead in playoff race despite recent struggles
According to the article, the Cubs faced a disappointing midweek series against the Giants, losing all three games with a cumulative score of 21-8. The series felt close, with the Cubs hitting the ball well but often finding Giants' gloves, while the Giants' batted balls found holes. Despite the lopsided final score, the Cubs had multiple early scoring opportunities that they failed to capitalize on, including bases-loaded situations where they didn't score.
The Cubs' recent struggles have seen them go 23-23 over the past 46 games, after reaching a season-high 18 games over .500 on July 4th. However, the article notes that this year, the Cubs' playoff spot is already secure, and the question is how far they can go in the postseason. The team has strong pitching and an explosive offense, so an early exit is not a foregone conclusion.
Looking ahead, the Cubs now head to Colorado to face the struggling Rockies, who have the worst record in baseball. The article suggests the Cubs should be able to sweep this series, as they need to win the winnable games to maintain their playoff positioning.
