The Cubs had a busy Sunday on the personnel front, claiming righty Aaron Civale and adding aging slugger Carlos Santana, but they dropped a game in Denver that cost them a sweep. Coming home after a 6-3 road trip would have been much better than 5-4, though they should not have dropped all three in San Francisco. Their lack of consistency is frustrating, but it hasn’t cost them playoff position.
Looking at their upcoming schedule offers plenty of hope that the Cubs will finish strong, as their next five series come against teams with losing records. Not that it matters if the scoring doesn’t improve.