MLB
Cubs Drop Series Opener To Dodgers 2-1, Losing Fifth Straight Game
Flying to LA overnight to face The Dodgers, The Cubs were hoping to snap a four-game losing streak. Sadly it did not go as well as we all hoped it would have. The Cubs had a starting pitcher making his MLB debut against The Los Angelas Dodgers. That’s not an easy task to overcome, yet he stayed firm giving up just two hits, three walks and only 1 earned run. The offense was the real problem last night and have been for the past five games. Scoring just one run on seven hits is a problem, especially for a team of this caliber. No, I’m not freaking out and giving up, I’m just stating the facts that this team is either feast or famine. And it has proven itself for the fifth straight game.
Offensive Struggles
A lot of people have been concerned with the Cubs offensive consistency. And rightfully so they should; however, those people do have to remember hitting a baseball is the single hardest thing to do in all of sports. So, it’s understandable that they aren’t able to score 6+ runs every game and win 8-10 at any given time.
A weird stat that I came across is when The Cubs win they average seven runs a game. Compared to as when they lose, The Cubs are only able to score two runs a game. So, it does show The Cubs have a feast or famine mentality on the offensive side of things. And it may be working now; however, it’s not a good way to play out an entire season. Which is something I can’t see happening, this team will come together in the second half and turn thing around and get rid of the “feast or famine” mantra.
Duane Underwood Excels In MLB Debut
Making your MLB debt against The Dodgers is never an easy task to have to overcome. And Duane Underwood handled himself incredibly, especially after throwing 39 pitches in the first inning alone. He gathered himself in between inning and went back out and did his thing for four strong, impressive innings. If it wasn’t for the dramatic first inning pitch count, he could have gone a possible 6-7 innings.
Another thing I want to touch on with Underwoods start is the first inning. Like I said he threw 39 pitches alone in the first inning which is an absurd amount of pitches. Loading the bases with two outs after a 14 pitch at-bat by Matt Kemp. Underwood battled hard and got Grandal to pop out to end the inning. Underwood proved at that very moment that he could handle the pressure. And after his first performance, I can’t wait to see him grow into a complete pitcher. He tried his absolute best, but The Cubs lose their fifth straight game.
