The Cubs just finished a rain-shortened split with the Brewers that included a Wednesday rainout, and that was after getting the second of only two days off this month on Monday. Between that and a series win over the Pirates that featured one-run margins in all four low-scoring games, it’s felt like a bit of a slog. Still, Craig Counsell’s team has managed to tread water as their divisional opponents do the same or worse.
Despite the loss, the Cubs head into Friday’s action with the best record in the National League. They are up on the Dodgers, Mets, and Phillies by a few percentage points, using a combination of power and speed.