Cubs batters struck out another 14 times last night, yet they still managed to beat the Cardinals 6-3. David Ross told Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic that strikeouts are just part of their game now ($) and I suppose that’s a truth we are all just going to have to accept, whether we like it or not. Though Chicago has the offensive firepower to overcome such failures most of the time, an inability to make contact will hurt them in the long run and will most certainly be exposed if they make the playoffs.
The Rundown: Cubs Continue Whiffing Ways Despite Win, Darvish Strong Once Again, Maeda Just Misses No-No
