The Cubs have now dumped three straight series after losing 2-1 (in two ways) to the Blue Jays, and they are just three days away from a five-game set against the Brewers. Even if the Cubs sweep the Pirates and Milwaukee drops three to the Reds, the Cubs would have to take all five games just to get back into a tie for the division lead. Does anyone out there believe that’s even remotely possible?
It certainly isn’t with the way the offense is playing. The Cubs have scored just 88 runs over 24 games in the second half, better than only the Cardinals (79 in 25).