Cubs offensive barrage continues, they hit 5 homers, roll past Reds 16-6. McGrawDHSports Cubs
Now that the Cubs have squelched the sell-off and added an important piece for the stretch run, it's time to stop being nice with the lineup, right?
After scoring 20 runs the previous night, the Cubs totaled 36 runs in consecutive games, the most since June 29-30, 1897, according to team historian Ed Hartig. Milwaukee lost to the Nationals in walk-off fashion Wednesday, so this victory moved the Cubs within 3 games of the Reds for first place in the NL Central, with the Brewers in second by a half-game. The Cubs and Reds finish their four-game series Thursday.
Happ has provided plenty of walks and great defense in left field, but the No. 3 hitter shouldn't rank fifth on the team in RBI. Look at it this way, Happ has played in roughly twice as many games as Tauchman, but holds a slim lead in RBI 49-40. Ross also talked about the need to get the red-hot Bellinger more at-bats by hitting him higher in the lineup. Before this game, Bellinger had hit in the top three spots just three times this season. He's hit fourth most often.
Lineup construction was arguably a factor in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Reds. Suzuki and Happ batted second and third, going a combined 0-for-8 at the plate. The game ended with Bellinger in the on-deck circle.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dansby Swanson homers twice as Chicago Cubs pound Cincinnati Reds 20-9Dansby Swanson homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 20-9 on Tuesday night.
Read more »
Stroman struggles again and Cubs fall back to .500The Cubs returned to Wrigley Field on Monday to face Cincinnati, but fell behind early thanks to another rough start by Marcus Stroman. The veteran right-hander allowed 6 runs in 3 innings and now has a 9.00 ERA in his last seven starts. Javier Assad came out of the bullpen to keep the game close.
Read more »
Nationals trade Jeimer Candelario to Cubs for two prospectsWith the trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the Washington Nationals made their first move an expected one Monday night by dealing third baseman Jeimer Candelario to the contending Chicago Cubs, receiving two prospects in return.
Read more »
Chicago Cubs trade Adrian Sampson, Manuel Rodriguez to Tampa Bay RaysReallocating their minor-league depth and addressing reliever options is a clear priority for the Chicago Cubs’ trade deadline needs.
Read more »
Analysis: Cubs add Candelario, but leave push for playoff contention unfinishedThe Chicago Cubs reeled off a string of victories in late July, all but forcing the front office to make additions to a potential playoff contender, but those measures can’t help but feel unfinished as the MLB trade deadline passes.
Read more »