One of the big issues the Chicago Cubs had in the first half of the season was hitting with runners in scoring position. With a team average of .242, the Cubs ranked near the bottom of baseball with the likes of Toronto and Detroit. One of the main contributors to that low average was Kris Bryant.
Batting .297 through the first half, the Chicago standout had secured his third All-Star appearance and seemed to be back in form. However, with an average of .200 with runners in scoring position, we saw a star that was not quite himself, despite the overall numbers that were very solid.