The Cubs’ third double-digit losing streak over the last calendar year isn’t any prettier than the last two.
Thursday’s loss came hours after team president Jed Hoyer met the media to address the state of the team this season.
“There have been positive stretches,” said Hoyer, pointing to the Cubs’ last homestand when they were competitive but went 5-6.One very bad stretch that’s part of a much larger one. Over their last 162 games, the Cubs are 58-104. If that was over one season, it would be the most losses in franchise history.
“These guys continue to fight, like I’ve said all year long,” Ross said. “We’ll get some guys healthy. There will be better days ahead.”The Cubs’ run differential over the losing streak. They’ve been outscored 90-30.The Cubs’ rotation ERA. Sixty percent of their expected Opening Day rotation — Marcus Stroman, Wade Miley and Drew Smyly — is on the injured list.
“Of course having three of those guys out is having an impact,” Hoyer said. “I don't think there's any denying that. But hopefully, we'll get Stro back here fairly soon.: The Cubs’ bullpen’s ERA in the last 10 games. That’s not including two appearances by Frank Schwindel . “Our bullpen that was really good has really struggled,” Hoyer said. “We haven't been able to prevent any runs.”The Cubs’ hits in 100 at-bats with runners in scoring position in the 10 games, including an 0-for-48 stretch without a hit with men in scoring position.Games the Cubs have blown a lead — including all four in their sweep to the Padres.143: The number of years since the Cubs were last outscored by 20+ runs in back-to-back series, according to team historian Ed Hartig.
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