From Chicago Sun-Times · · 2m
Cubs' bats could bash way through playoffs
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman are hitting at historic levels, giving Chicago's best offense in baseball a chance to overcome pitching concerns in October.
In brief
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman are hitting at historic levels, giving Chicago's best offense in baseball a chance to overcome pitching concerns in October. The Cubs have the highest-scoring offense in baseball, led by MVP-caliber performances from Crow-Armstrong and Bregman, which could carry them deep into the…
Cubs believe in World Series run
Despite winning only four of their last ten series, the Cubs still think they can win it all in October.
Crow-Armstrong dominates MVP race
The center fielder hit two home runs against the Braves, bringing his season total to 44 with over 80 extra-base hits.
Manager marvels at Crow-Armstrong
Craig Counsell said he's never seen anything like what Crow-Armstrong is doing in his entire baseball career.
“You spend your whole life in baseball, and you just don't see this happen on the baseball field.”
Bregman heating up in second half
After a slow start with the Cubs, the third baseman has been electric since the All-Star break with a 1.034 OPS in his last 58 games.
Bregman nearly hits for cycle
He came one hit short of the cycle against the Braves, collecting three extra-base hits including his 26th home run of the season.
Bregman overcomes early struggles
The third baseman was booed at Wrigley Field early in the season but has transformed into a spectacular performer since the All-Star break.
Historic duo falls short of record
Crow-Armstrong and Bregman didn't become the second pair in Cubs history to hit for the cycle in the same season, which Billy Williams and Randy Hundley did in 1966.
Cubs have best offense in baseball
Chicago's lineup ranks highest in scoring across all of Major League Baseball heading into the postseason.
Pitching remains the question mark
While the Cubs' bats are elite, their pitching issues are glaring enough to raise doubts about their October potential.
Crow-Armstrong loves the momentum
The center fielder said a clicking lineup makes baseball feel free and as close to easy as the game can get.
“It definitely makes your life a little easier when you just know that someone can get the job done at any second.”
Bregman on winning formula
The third baseman said the Cubs are swinging at good pitches and damaging the ones they get, which is what it takes down the stretch.
“We're swinging at good pitches right now. We're damaging the pitches that we get.”
Offense could overcome pitching gaps
If the Cubs keep hitting like this against opposing pitchers, their pitching weaknesses might not matter in October.
What matters most
The Cubs have the highest-scoring offense in baseball, led by MVP-caliber performances from Crow-Armstrong and Bregman, which could carry them deep into the postseason despite pitching questions.
