I probably shouldn’t have to write a column until the Cubs score a run. What happened to all the bats? Chicago has now been shut out in back-to-back games for the first time since last May 26-27, when the Dodgers beat them 4-0 and 5-0.
Tyler Chatwood struggled with control, walking six batters while only throwing strikes on 49 of 92 pitches. The Cubs, who had wanted to get off to a fast start this season, lost to the Reds 1-0 and fell to 2-3 on the season. The offense is a mess, having struck out 58 times through five games, easily leading the league and setting a dubious new record.