It was inevitable that the offense couldn't keep up its sustained (and clutch!) performances over 162 games and last night's game was example 1A of the Cubs struggling uphill to score any runs. The fact that they left so many runners in scoring position and still only lost the game by 1 is a testament to the pitching staff.
Lester looked good and the pen only gave up a run. Almora's homer in the ninth made it close but as they say, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Here is the BCB recap: https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2019/4/25/18516821/dodgers-2-cubs-1-grrrrrrrrrr
On a blog note, it is TOUGH to watch or listen to all the Cubs games in a season! So far I think I am doing a pretty decent job having watched/listened to a majority of the games but I can't help but notice the tracker has crept up in the "read a summary" category and I am now tied with games watched (the name of this blog). If current percentages keep up, I am projected to miss 32 games this season, hopefully I will keep it under 30.
Also hopefully you are enjoying my attempt to watch every game of the Cubs 2019 season and I am glad I have at least a few of you reading this madness. Onward to the next series!
Cubs Games Watched: 5.0
Cubs Games Listened To: 13.0
Gave Up BCB'd: 5.0
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