One thing is for certain in this very odd 2019 Cubs season.
If they cannot figure out how to win road games, they will not go far in the postseason. Oh, sure, they might win the N.L. Central with that gaudy .667 home winning percentage.
But an 18-28 record on the road? Only the Marlins are worse away from their home field among N.L. teams.
The Cubs lost to the Giants 5-4 Monday night after fashioning an early lead. And now the Cubs really do have to worry about Pedro Strop, because he got hit hard in the eighth inning, allowing a single, three doubles and three runs in trying to protect a two-run lead.