The Cubs cruised to a win in the series opener against their former NL Central opponents from Houston to set themselves up nicely for the second game. Another victory could move the Cubs into first place in the division depending on what happens between the Brewers and Pirates, though it’s still too early for the standings to matter much. Everything will work out if they keep scoring runs and avoiding big losing streaks.
It helps that Jameson Taillon is back and pitching like the guy the Cubs thought they’d signed prior to last season, even if we’re only going off of one start.