The Cubs (33-36) continue to struggle mightily after a 2-5 trip to Cincinnati and Tampa has them back at their season-low three games under the .500 mark. The same weak spots have plagued the North Siders all year long: a sputtering offense and a very shaky bullpen. Next on the schedule is a matchup at Wrigley Field against the rival Cardinals.
St. Louis has been treading water since taking two from Chicago at Busch Stadium in May, going 8-8 in their last 16 games. Their bats are starting to heat up after a very slow start, but the .