The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 27-14 record and maintain a 3.5-game lead over Milwaukee in the National League Central standings. The team suffered a second consecutive shutout loss to the Texas Rangers over the last 24 hours. They dropped the series finale 3-0 on Sunday afternoon.
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MLB Game Recap
The Cubs fell 3-0 at Texas. Jacob deGrom dominated the lineup and struck out 10 batters. This achievement brought him to 1,900 strikeouts for his career. Jameson Taillon delivered a quality start, throwing 90 pitches over 5.1 innings. He allowed 1 earned run, 4 hits, 4 strikeouts, and 2 walks. The bullpen saw scoreless relief from Hoby Milner and Phil Maton. Then, Daniel Palencia allowed a late home run. The game turned in the 4th inning. A contested tag play at home was upheld by review. This gave Texas a lead. Evan Carter extended that lead with a two-run blast in the 8th.
Standout Performer
Nico Hoerner provided the lone offensive spark for Chicago. He finished 2-for-4 with a double. Hoerner also achieved his eighth stolen base of the season. He was the only Cubs player with an extra-base hit in the afternoon. Hoerner managed to reach base twice against deGrom. Despite Hoerner’s effort at the top of the lineup, the rest of the Cubs’ hitters struggled significantly. The 2-3-4 spots went a combined 0-for-9. They had eight strikeouts.
Key News & Notes
Ian Happ saw his career-best 30-game on-base streak come to an end after being struck out three times by deGrom. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 13-game on-base streak was snapped. Michael Busch extended his personal streak to 12 games with a single in the 7th inning. The Cubs now enter a scheduled off-day on Monday. They are looking to recalibrate after being shut out in back-to-back games for the first time this season.
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Farm Report
- AAA Iowa Cubs: Pedro Ramirez went 2-for-4. He hit a home run and had 2 RBI. The game ended in a 9-4 loss to the Columbus Clippers. The Iowa bullpen struggled late, surrendering three runs in the 9th inning to seal the defeat.
- AA Knoxville Smokies: Carter Trice had a strong performance, going 1-for-3. He hit a decisive seventh-inning grand slam and had 4 RBI in a 7-2 victory over the Birmingham Barons. The Smokies’ offense exploded for seven runs in that single frame to secure a comeback win.
- High-A South Bend Cubs: Cameron Sisneros had a great game. He posted a 2-for-3 line with a double. He also scored a run during an 8-3 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts. Despite loading the bases in the bottom of the 9th, South Bend could only muster two late runs.
- Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Game Postponed
- Rookie ACL Cubs: No Game Scheduled
Looking Ahead
Following a Monday off-day, the Cubs travel to Atlanta for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night. Colin Rea (4-1, 4.03 ERA) is the scheduled starter for the series opener against the Braves.
