Mike Forio

The number that stands out, and this has been true during this four-game losing streak, is just the number of hits with runners in scoring position.

And that is very few far between.

Last night, one for eight in that category.

And you put up one run of support for Shota Imanaga.

And this is a guy, I told you, he's the stopper.

I was very confident in him.

I should have been more worried about the Cubs making use of their opportunities when it comes to offense.

I know Mark Grody called for a sweep.

of this series.

There's probably going to be a sweep in this series.

It's just not going to go the Cubs way because that offense looks lost right now from top to bottom.

It's not like I'm singling out one person in the Cubs lineup who's not getting it done.

No one is effectively getting it done right now.

But to show them an August credit, he's out here doing his job.

You look at what he's done this season.

It's been a bright spot.

He's 4-3.

And is he already now down to 2.32, Mark?

Mm-hmm.

which bodes well for the long-term vision of the Cubs season in a year where pitchers are dropping like flies, both starters and relievers.