To say last night’s Game 1 loss to the Cardinals was a disappointment would be an understatement.
The Cubs were unable to solve John Lackey and the Cardinals’ bullpen, and wasted an effective start from Jon Lester.
Lester battled all evening, but only gave up three runs in 7.1 innings. He struck out nine.
The real story, however, was the Cubs’ lack of offense. They didn’t record a hit until the 6th and finished with only three on the night (all singles and one being a bunt single).
Obviously going to need to do better than that if they want to win this series.