That 10-Game Wrigley Hex? GONE. And the Cubs' Bullpen Might Never Recover.
Holy smokes, did you catch the Rockies game yesterday? Because something absolutely wild just went down at Wrigley Field, and if you weren't watching, you missed a team finally breaking free from years of torment! The Colorado Rockies, yes, THOSE Rockies, just snapped a brutal 10-game losing streak at the historic park. It feels like they haven't won there since forever, and honestly, for good reason. Before Tuesday's epic 5-2 victory, their last win in the Windy City was way back on September 18, 2022. They're not just looking for a win now, they're gunning for their first series victory at Wrigley in almost four years tonight! Talk about a statement.
Rumfield Just Went Full "Who Is This Guy?" Mode
The hero of the hour? Rookie first baseman TJ Rumfield, who absolutely crushed a two-run homer in the fourth inning that put the Rockies up 3-2. This dude is on a heater you wouldn't believe! After starting June ice cold, going a dismal 2-for-19 (.105) with just one RBI in his first six games, he's totally flipped the script. We're talking hitting safely in six of his last eight games, putting up a ridiculous 10-for-31 (.323) line with three dingers, seven RBIs, and only three strikeouts. And get this: five of those recent scorching games have been against the Cubs! Even Colorado manager Warren Schaeffer is blown away, saying, "It's just been extremely impressive what he's done. His numbers speak for themselves, and the way he conducts his at-bats speak for himself." You love to see a young guy step up and own the moment.
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The Bullpen Did WHAT?!
Okay, now for the truly shocking part. The Rockies tacked on a couple more runs in the fifth, but you know what truly sealed the deal? Their bullpen. Yeah, you heard me right. The very same bullpen with a major-league-worst 5.57 ERA and a mind-boggling 740 hits allowed, which is 80 more than the second-to-last Athletics. That historically bad unit somehow held the Cubs to just one hit and one walk over the final 4 1/3 innings to lock down the win! What in the Emerald City is going on?! Now, they might be called on again tonight with Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) making only his second big-league start. His debut last Friday was only three innings, where he gave up two hits and struck out two against the A's in Vegas, but he left early with an illness. Hopefully, he's feeling 100 percent for the big one.
Meanwhile, the Cubs? They are straight up struggling to drive guys home. They went a painful 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position on Tuesday. Over their last five games, they're a miserable 3-for-39 (.077) with RISP. Ouch. Cubs manager Craig Counsell didn't mince words, "We've got to take advantage of the opportunities. We've got to score. Got to get hits in those spots. We've got to do something better offensively." The only bright spot for them is Pete Crow-Armstrong, who keeps raking, hitting his third leadoff home run in four games Tuesday. He's hitting .417 with seven homers and 10 RBIs in June, with a hit in 13 of 14 games. Javier Assad (4-1, 3.99 ERA) gets the ball for Chicago tonight, making his fifth start, coming off six shutout innings against the Giants. But with the Rockies smelling blood, this series is far from over.
So, can the Rockies actually snatch this series, which would also give them the six-game season series? You know they're fired up to prove Tuesday wasn't a fluke. Get ready for some fireworks tonight, Seattle! Speaking of wins, our Mariners just took care of business, beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1. Always a good night when the boys in teal get a W!
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