The Cubs’ (26-22) bats continued to scuffle as they dropped three of four to the Pirates at Wrigley Field this past weekend. The lineup should get a boost as Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner are expected to return for the upcoming three-game series against Atlanta that begins Tuesday.
The Braves (27-17) also lost three of four to the Padres at home after they won their series against Chicago last week in Georgia. The problem recently has been that their potent offense just isn’t quite firing on all cylinders. That said, it’s only a matter of time before the Bravos loaded lineup kicks back into gear.