2021 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 81

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty ImagesI think this might be the “hold my beer game.” On Monday, the Cubs lost a game that was 4-4 headed into the eighth inning by 10 runs. After Tuesday’s game, I put a brave front on and said that we shouldn’t over react to the five game losing streak. In one game, the Cubs tried to tell both of those things to step aside as new information came in.

If you weren’t watching this one, you’ve already read about it somewhere. It can’t be said enough, the Cubs batted around in the first inning. Their starting pitcher scored a run before he ever got to bat. They gave a rookie starter more or less the worst greeting ever. They had a 7-0 lead before taking the…