Game Recap: Cubs' Pitching Woes Lead to Another Loss

In a disappointing outing for the Chicago Cubs, the team fell 7-3 to the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, pushing their record to 2-0 in the National League Division Series.

The Cubs started strong, taking an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, bolstered by a two-run homer from Seiya Suzuki. However, the momentum quickly faded, as their offense went cold and the pitching staff struggled to contain the Brewers' lineup.

Ace pitcher Shota Imanaga had a tough day on the mound, lasting just 2.2 innings while giving up five hits and four earned runs, resulting in an 8.10 ERA over his 46 pitches. Reliever Daniel Palencia followed him into the game but also found trouble, allowing two hits and three earned runs in a mere one inning of work, leaving him with a 6.72 ERA on 18 pitches.

As the game progressed, the Cubs found themselves down 7-3 by the fourth inning. Drew Pomeranz entered to close out the inning, managing to collect a key pop out, but the pitching issues for Chicago continued to be a major concern. Colin Rea took over from Pomeranz, going 3.1 innings and giving up four hits, but the damage had already been done.

Fans took to social media to express their frustration over the Cubs' mounting pitching struggles, emphasizing the uphill battle that Chicago faces as they attempt to turn the series around. The Cubs, currently trailing 2-0, must regroup and prepare as the series shifts back to Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.

The winner of this matchup between the No. 4 Cubs and No. 1 Brewers will head to the National League Championship Series to face the winner between the No. 3 Los Angeles Dodgers and No. 2 Philadelphia Phillies, with the Dodgers currently leading their series 2-0.