The Cubs are 1-4 over their last five games and they’ve been frustrating losses. Consider a few of the following pieces of information dating back to the start of the last series with the Reds:
- The Cubs have been outhit by their opponents 63-44.
- The Cubs have struck out 58 times compared to 34 Ks for their opponents.
- In the last five games the Cubs have scored at least five runs four times - and lost three of those games.
It’s a particularly frustrating brand of baseball, but there are some elements that distinguish this stretch from their one and four start.