The Cubs (32-21) won their series against the Reds thanks to a pair of huge comeback victories that featured a whopping 18 runs scored after the 6th inning. The offense overcame three shaky starting pitching performances that put Chicago behind early in every game.
The North Siders have performed well in this soft portion of the schedule with a 9-3 record in contests against the Marlins, White Sox, and Reds. Now they return to Wrigley Field for a three-game set against the truly dreadful Rockies, starting with a Memorial Day matinee.
Colorado (9-44) is losing games at a faster pace than the record-setting White Sox did in 2024 when they posted the most losses in MLB history.