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The Cubs’ offense continues to be a model of inconsistency after Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the Yankees.
The Cubs have been shutout three times this week and have failed to score a run in the two games since Wednesday’s 12-0 win against the Pirates.
“It was a similar day to yesterday,” manager Craig Counsell said. “Unfortunately, just unable to get multiple runners on base and create a rally. We didn’t really have good scoring opportunities.”
Some of the Cubs’ offensive woes were due to the Yankees making some strong defensive plays and some standout pitching by starter Clarke Schmidt and left-hander Nestor Cortes.