The Cubs have now lost two games in a row to fall to 1-3 on their West Coast swing, and the absent offense is at least partly to blame. Not that it mattered much on Wednesday, but last night’s sluggish output was counter to what we’ve seen all season. Maybe they can get things going against a righty who’s been less than sharp to this point.
The same can’t be said for Shu014dta Imanaga, who has yet to give up an earned run in his two previous starts. He hasn’t walked a batter either, making his 12 strikeouts all the more impressive.