Admit it: after it was 6-2 you fell asleep around the fourth inning, figuring it was over. Now you are waking up to realization that you missed a spicy ending to the game. Granted it ended up a 7-5 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, but it was a positive showing after a rough start […]
Author: Marcelo Tavares
Game 68 Recap: Cardinals 5, Cubs 0
For the third time this week the Chicago Cubs failed to score a run, losing tonight 5-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals. What You Need to Know: The Cubs were unable to capitalize on the command issues from Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty. Twice the Cubs were able to load the bases, only to end the […]
Game 62 Recap: Pirates 7, Cubs 1
It is inevitable that on a beautiful day at Wrigley Field you will see online someone post a photo with the caption, “Let’s play two.” On a day like today, though, you are more likely to see the caption “It sucks outside, let’s just stay home.” By the looks of things on the field, the […]
Game 52 Recap: Cubs 5, Mets 1
On a gloomy night at Citi Field in Queens, New York, starting pitcher Jose Quintana shined throughout his six-inning outing to help the Cubs get a 5-1 victory over the New York Mets. What You Need to Know: Quintana continued his trend of pitching better on the road than at home by throwing his third straight […]
Game 49 Recap: Cubs 8, Giants 3
On a scorching hot day in Chicago, the Cubs bats stayed hot late into the night to get the 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. What You Need to Know: A combination of defensive miscues and command issues from starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood allowed the Giants to get to quick 3-0 lead after the top […]
Game 46 Recap: Cleveland 1, Cubs 0
Pressure to perform was squarely put on the Chicago Cubs offense, especially as they were facing an opposing starting pitcher making only his second career start. Tonight’s 1-0 loss to Cleveland are the type of losses that prove costly when looking for wins in September. What You Need to Know: Cleveland starting pitcher Adam Plutko […]
Game 4 Recap: Braves 4, Cubs 1
At this point it should come as no shock that the result between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves would come down to the wire. It should also come as no shock that the young duo of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies would be the two coming up big to give the Braves a […]
Game 33 Recap: Cubs 4, Marlins 3
Life is pain. Yu Darvish, who was unable to make tonight’s game due to the flu, knows that. Jason Heyward, who is now on the DL for a concussion, knows that. Javier Baez, who came in late into the game after a right groin tightness last night, knows that. Myself, who has bronchitis, knows that. […]
Game 27 Recap: Rockies 3, Cubs 1
Even though their elevations above sea level differ by around 4,600 feet, after three home runs in the first inning one would assume tonight was another Coors Field slugfest. Instead, tonight’s 3-1 loss was the first loss in almost a week for the Cubs, after winning their first five games this homestand. What You Need to […]
Game 22 Recap: Cubs 1, Brewers 0
Was it a close game? Yes. Was it a thriller? No. But for a second night in a row the Cubs learned the power of the solo home run. Just one solo home run in the fifth inning from Kyle Schwarber was needed to defeat the NL Central leaders. What You Need to Know: After […]