So, uh, anything interesting happen this afternoon? No? Cool.
This series isn’t necessarily what Pat Hughes would refer to as a turning point, but I think Ron Coomer would agree that it’s still a big one for the Cubs. With the first-place Brewers taking on sub-.500 teams in the Braves, Reds, and Marlins over their next nine games, there’s not a lot of room for error. We’ve already taken a look at the four-game set as a whole, but now it’s time to talk specifically about Thursday’s tilt.
Despite failing to reach base for the first time in eight leadoff attempts, Anthony Rizzo maintains his hold on the top spot in the order.