Sacramento Athletics (29-31, Up 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (32-29, Down 0-1) | Wrigley Field | 7:05 PM CT / 8:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs (32–29 after losing 2–1 to the Athletics yesterday) host Sacramento for Game 2 of the three-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night! We’re DOWN 0-1 in the series after Gage Jump’s impressive debut (7 effective innings!) and Nick Kurtz’s homer beat us at home! We’re entering the softest portion of our schedule—seven consecutive series against teams with losing records! This is a crucial bounce-back game at Wrigley!
This is Game 2—can we even the series and get back on track?
Cubs Season: 32-29, DOWN 0-1 in Series!
Record: 32-29 (One Game Over .500, Down 0-1 in Series!)
We’re 32–29 and ONE GAME OVER .500 but we’re DOWN 0-1 after that frustrating 2–1 loss at home yesterday! Gage Jump, a 23-year-old rookie left-hander, completely shut us down (7 effective innings in his first major league win!). Nick Kurtz homered to provide the go-ahead run! We’re entering the softest portion of our schedule—7 consecutive series against teams with losing records! If we want to get back in contention, we MUST take advantage!
Yesterday’s Loss (2–1):
- Gage Jump: 7 IP (his first MLB win, IMPRESSIVE!)
- Nick Kurtz: solo homer (go-ahead run!)
- Jameson Taillon: couldn’t get it done
- Cubs only scored 1 run (Alex Bregman solo HR)
- Down 0-1 in the series!
Key Stats:
- 32-29 record (ONE game over .500!)
- Lost at home to a struggling team!
- Entering softest schedule stretch (7 series vs losing teams!)
- DOWN 0-1 in series we should be dominating!
We MUST bounce back TODAY at Wrigley!
Sacramento Athletics: 29-31, Up 1-0 in Series!
Record: 29-31 (Two Games Under .500, Won Yesterday!)
The Athletics are 29–31 but they’re UP 1-0 after that IMPRESSIVE victory at Wrigley yesterday! Gage Jump’s 7-inning performance was ELITE for a rookie debut! Nick Kurtz’s homer was the difference! They’ve lost 7 of their last 9 games overall, but they’re playing WELL against us!
Yesterday’s Win (2–1):
- Gage Jump: 7 IP, first MLB win (DOMINANT!)
- Nick Kurtz: solo homer (game-winner!)
- Beat us at OUR HOUSE!
Athletics Key Strengths:
- Nick Kurtz: Playing well, just hit go-ahead homer!
- Shea Langeliers: 14 HRs, .909 OPS (career year!)
- Gage Jump: Impressive rookie debut!
- 4.48 team ERA (21st in MLB, but Jump was excellent!)
What We’re Facing:
- Athletics are 29-31 (two games under .500!)
- Lost 7 of their last 9 overall
- But they BEAT US at home yesterday!
- We’re DOWN 0-1 and can’t afford another loss!
The Athletics are STRUGGLING overall but they caught us sleeping yesterday!
Key Matchups at Wrigley Field
Cubs Offense vs Gage Jump (if he pitches again) or next Athletics starter
We only scored 1 run yesterday! We need to PRODUCE at home!
Jameson Taillon (if pitching) vs Athletics
Taillon was shaky yesterday! We need better pitching from our starter!
Michael Busch (11 hits in last 10 games!) vs Athletics
Busch has been HOT! Get him involved and score RUNS!
Bounce Back from Home Loss
Lost 2-1 at Wrigley! This is UNACCEPTABLE! WIN today!
What the Cubs Need at Wrigley Field
SCORE EARLY AND OFTEN!
We only scored 1 run yesterday! Wrigley is OUR HOUSE! Attack and build a lead!
Pitching Steps Up!
Taillon struggled yesterday! We need a QUALITY start from our next pitcher!
Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong Produce!
Busch has 11 hits in 10 games! Get production from our hitters!
EVEN THE SERIES 1-1!
Down 0-1 at home. This is a MUST WIN to stay in the soft schedule stretch!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Bounce Back!
Final Score: Cubs 4, Athletics 2
Our pitching is BETTER today—6 solid innings, 2 runs. We bounce back after yesterday!
Our offense FINALLY produces! Michael Busch drives in runs! We score 4 at Wrigley!
The Athletics score 2 but we BOUNCE BACK and even the series 1-1!
Two-run win. We’re 33–29. TWO GAMES OVER .500! Series tied!
Why Game 2 Matters
We’re 32–29 (ONE game over .500!) after losing 2–1 to the Athletics at HOME yesterday! Gage Jump was IMPRESSIVE (7 IP in his first win!) and Nick Kurtz homered to go ahead! We’re DOWN 0-1 in a series we should DOMINATE! We’re entering the softest portion of our schedule (7 series vs losing teams!)
Win today and we’re 33–29. TWO GAMES OVER .500! Even the series 1-1 and capitalize on the soft schedule!
Can we bounce back at Wrigley? Will our offense score? Can we beat a 29-31 team we’re supposed to dominate?
We lost 10 of 12 in May. We CANNOT afford to lose to 29-31 teams during this soft stretch!
Go Cubs Go. Bounce back at Wrigley and even the series NOW!
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