Synopsis: The Cubs played the NL-West leading Colorado Rockies in the series opener last night. Despite a first-inning run, Jon Lester’s 4-run 2nd inning, highlighted by former Cub prospect (traded for Ian Stewart) and NL batting champ D.J. LeMahieu’s 3-run homer with 2 outs. Tyler Chatwood seemingly shut down the Cubs’ lineup, allowing only a first-inning run, a solo home run to Kris Bryant, his 14th of the year.
Notes: As the Cubs took the field Thursday night, the biggest story surrounding the team was the MLB’s announcement of an investigation of domestic violence claims against young shortstop Addison Russell made by his wife on an Instagram post Wednesday night.