Trea Turner’s slump in the 2017 NLDS undoubtedly hurt the Washington Nationals against the Chicago Cubs. The Nats leadoff man recorded three hits in 21 at-bats, with seven strikeouts and two walks.
In the series, Turner stole just one base and hit for extra bases only once. During the regular season, Turner led the team in stolen bases (46) and finished sixth in extra-base hits (41).
For the optimistic Nationals fan, this might not be a concern. After all, the Cubs starting rotation contained dominant pitchers: Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, Jose Quintana, and Jake Arrieta.