2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 50

Photo by Jared Lennon/Getty ImagesIt was a series of contradictions. Monday night, the Cubs lost the opener of the series. The Cubs have excelled in series openers this year. They lost in large part because early, middle and late game, the pitching staff failed. The offense had a good night, scoring seven, but lost. This team had been very good when scoring five or more.

The series looked to be in rough shape. The bullpen suffered an injury to a key member and showed some signs of wear through Monday night. It’s tough to go on the road and win without some good pitching. The Cubs got very good pitching Tuesday and then again Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday night, it was Jameson Taillon about 85…