Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
Another homer by Michael Busch? Check.
Another three-hit game from Pete Crow-Armstrong? Check.
Solid starting pitching from Jameson Taillon? Check.
Those things all went right Monday night in San Diego. Unfortunately, because of rough outings from three different Cubs relievers, that did not lead to victory. Instead, because the pen was hit for eight runs in less than two total innings, the Cubs lost to the Padres 10-4.