The Chicago Cubs got back on track on Sunday, snapping an absurd streak that surrounding their starting pitchers.
, one that has everyone nervous about their chances to make the playoffs after entering the year with that being their goal.
Hiring Craig Counsell, re-signing Cody Bellinger, landing Japanese star Shota Imanaga, and trading for star prospect Michael Busch certainly boosted the profile of this team on paper. However, with tons of injuries to many of their expected contributors, it's been an uphill battle for the Cubs all season.Chicago entered Sunday with a 6-15 record since May 16, pushing them to below .500 and tied for last in the NL Central division. After holding onto a Wild Card spot for the majority of the season, they are now on the outside looking in.
Chicago was able to do just that, winning 4-2 on Sunday to leave town on a high note before another road matchup against theImanaga was sensational again, giving up only two earned runs in 6.2 innings of work while striking out seven batters. He also earned the win, something that isn't normally something of note, but in this scenario it was.starting pitcher recorded a win since Javier Assad on May 15 at Atlanta, snapping a streak of 21-games without one.This is a combination of multiple things with starters not going deep into games to be eligible for a win, giving up runs early and getting handed losses, relievers coming in and blowing leads, and the offense not being able to score enough to help out their starters.
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