The Chicago Cubs went 1-6 on their trip against the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals, with five of the losses determined by one run.
The Cubs are tied for the second-best run differential in the National League, but wasted scoring chances thwarted a 1-6 trip to Miami and Washington, where they suffered five one-run losses. Their 4-3 defeat to the Nationals on Thursday included one hit — on a ball lost in the sun — through seven innings against the struggling Patrick Corbin. An three-run rally in the eight inning to tie the game did not last long.
Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning against the Nationals on Thursday in Washington. He had been eyeing Thursday for his return from a left groin strain. An encouraging simulated game Tuesday and no further discomfort cleared Taillon to return for Thursday’s series finale at Nationals Park. Taillon allowed a three-run homer to Lane Thomas in the second of an otherwise solid three-inning outing.
The Cubs rotation has been a strength despite missing Taillon for two weeks. The group has been a tone-setter and a constant, regardless of how the offense has performed. Javier Assad’s five shutout innings Thursday shouldn’t be lost within Taillon’s start. With the Cubs starting pitching depth taking a hit, they need Assad to pitch well and stay ready at Iowa for situations like Thursday. He showed why he earned rave reviews for his performance in spring.
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