CLEVELAND -- With the Cubs' offense on a roll going into Wednesday's finale of a two-game set vs. their 2016 World Series opponent, the Indians, manager Joe Maddon was curious to see his team's plate approach against a hot pitcher like Tribe starter Trevor Bauer, who took a 2.67 ERA into the start and has a deep repertoire.
Suffice to say the roll did not continue in a 4-1 loss at Progressive Field. Bauer had his off-speed stuff working, and the Cubs did not mount much of a threat on a night in which staff ace Jon Lester was touched for three solo shots.