The Cubs endured their tenth consecutive loss, allowing 12 runs to a division rival while scoring only one run. The manager was ejected during the game. Jordan Wicks, making his first big league start since 2024, gave up five earned runs early, and the game was effectively decided after the first inning. The offense produced eight hits and two walks but failed to capitalize on opportunities, including two hit-by-pitches and three errors by the opponent. The Cubs went 1-13 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base. The team’s run differential dropped to +8 as they faced another game before Paul Skenes.
"For their TENTH consecutive loss, the Chicago Cubs gave up 12 runs to a division rival, had their manager ejected, and scored just ONE for themselves. In other words, it wasn't even close. In fact, the game was effectively over after the first inning, when Jordan Wicks, making his first big league start since 2024, immediately surrendered 5 of his 8 total earned runs to one of the worst offenses versus left-handed pitching in MLB."
"Yes, sure, Braxton Ashcraft is a very good starting pitcher and in the middle of a particularly hot stretch - we covered that before the game. Fine. But tonight, the Cubs were gifted not one, but TWO hit-by-pitches * and* not one, not two, but THREE errors. How is it even POSSIBLE to not do anything with that, when you also have eight hits and two walks?"
"Well, here's a clue: They went 1-13 with runners in scoring position, leaving 11 total runners on base. It's like they're allergic to doing anything right as soon as the tiniest bit of momentum swings their way. And while you might expect it from some of these hitters - Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki have always been streaky - watching Nico Hoerner do absolutely nothing in key spots is a gut punch."
"There is nothing fun about this team right now, and they've got just one more game to snap the streak before facing Paul Skenes on Thursday. What a sh*t show. Oh, not that anyone cares, but their run differential after tonight is down to just +8. What a joke."
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