The Cubs (59-56) just dropped their first series since right after the All-Star break, losing two of three to a previously struggling New York Mets squad. Pete Alonso was a one-man wrecking crew with four home runs as Cubs pitchers somehow felt it’d be a good idea to keep throwing him strikes. Chicago looks to rebound with a trip north of the border to face the talented Blue Jays (65-52) starting Friday.
Toronto is having a very good season and currently holds the final Wild Card spot in the American League. Their young star-studded lineup has produced a .