If you were to look at the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants six days ago, it would have seemed like something of a run-of-the-mill result for a team that has often struggled to get beyond the .500 mark. On the back of an impressive and surprising run during the second half of the season, however, the defeat came as a surprise to many who have seen the Cubs put in a string of performances worthy of a team looking to challenge in the postseason rather than one facing an uphill battle to make the playoffs.
Loss to Giants Illustrates Changes in Expectations for Cubs, Also Highlights Deficiencies
