Coming off a 13-12 loss Sunday in a slugfest with the Reds and a postponement because of inclement weather Monday, the Cubs came out ready Tuesday in their doubleheader against the World Series champion Dodgers.
As the starting pitching has taken a step back recently, it has been the offense that has had to take a step forward. The bats continued to show they’re on the upswing in opener against the Dodgers.
The offense looked sluggish to start the season, but it has hit its stride during the last two weeks. The Cubs are averaging 6.8 runs since April 26 and didn’t wait around in their 7-1 victory in the opener, scoring four runs in the first inning against Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, highlighted by a bases-clearing double by David Bote.