Cubs Crumble Once Again in 5-4 Loss to Reds
The 2024 Chicago Cubs are becoming a massive disappointment. They’re finding new ways to lose every day and no solutions appear to be in sight. After another Javier Assad gem on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds, the bullpen ruined a game that the Cubs needed to win.
If the North Siders continue down this dark path, they might see the Reds overtake them in the NL Central. The Cubs’ self-inflicted wounds have grown deeper to a dangerous extent. There’s not much hope to be had with a team constantly beating itself in games that are there for the taking.
Tale of the Tape
With Javier Assad on the mound, the Cubs were in good hands. Right out of the gate, the Reds were off balance with two strikeouts. Assad continues to show why he belongs in the rotation.
As Assad kept the Reds quiet for three innings, the Cubs took advantage with Ian Happ continuing his recent surge at the plate. A second-inning long ball gave the Cubs a 2-0 lead to start the scoring.
As usual, no lead is ever safe with the Cubs. The Reds evened things up in the fourth inning thanks to singles from Tyler Stephenson and Nick Martini. Those runs were the only blemishes on Assad’s outing.
