D-Backs Quash Cubs Comeback
Willson Contreras smacked two home runs and had a career-high six RBIs for Chicago, which lost consecutive games for the first time since the All-Star break.
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Willson Contreras smacked two home runs and had a career-high six RBIs for Chicago, which lost consecutive games for the first time since the All-Star break.
"We can absolutely play with them," Cubs manager Joe Maddon says. "It is just a matter of beating their pitcher that day."
Starting Monday, 40 of the Cubs' final 52 games will come against teams currently under .500.
Despite a loss, Arrieta had what manager Joe Maddon called his sharpest outing of the season.
The loss was just the fourth in 18 games since the All-Star break for the NL Central-leading Cubs.
In the world of Maddon, everyone is potentially a utility player -- especially during this latest drive to the postseason.
Fast burrito enthusiasts are lamenting the reported demise of the Taco Bell near Wrigley Field, WBBM's Andy Dahn reports.
Christie was carrying nachos when he was caught on video calling the fan, Brad Joseph, a "big shot" during Sunday's game.
The Cubs' pitching has spearheaded their 14-3 run out of the All-Star break.
April through mid-July brought plenty of reason for concern. Then the 14-3 run happened for the Cubs.
