Kyle Tucker ‘Trending Towards’ Friday Return in Limited Capacity

AP Photo/David ZalubowskiThe Cubs scored 10 runs in their Wednesday win over the Mets, and their 17 runs in the first two games of the series are as many as they’ve scored in consecutive contests since July 5 and 6 against the Cardinals (L 6-8; W 11-0). Incidentally, the Cubs scored 11 in the first game of that series as well. That the offense appears to be on an upward trajectory is good enough on its own, but the Cubs should get reinforcements this weekend against those same Cards.

“I think our goal right now, and I talked to Kyle today about it, is to be in the lineup on Friday,” Craig Counsell said before Wednesday’s game, indicating Tucker would serve as the DH when he returns. “I think…