It appears the patterns of recent years are reappearing early in the simulated season for the Chicago Cubs (1-2). After jumping ahead on Opening Day, the offense went cold and the bullpen blew the lead. On Saturday, the Cubs scored 12 runs in total and never had a doubt. But on Sunday, the offense proved to be inconsistent in a 2-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers (2-1), via MLB The Show 20.
Jon Lester started for the Cubs and was shaky in his five innings despite keeping Milwaukee more or less in check. The lefty allowed six hits and two walks, striking out just two batters, but only one run came across the plate against him.