Chicago Cubs (27-13) at Texas Rangers (18-21) | Globe Life Field, Arlington | 1:35 PM CT / 2:35 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs (27–13 after losing 6–0 last night) face the Texas Rangers (18–21) for the series finale at Globe Life Field. Our TEN-GAME WIN STREAK ENDED with last night’s shutout loss. We went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position and were held to just four hits. Jameson Taillon (2-1, 4.24 ERA) starts against Jacob deGrom (2-2, 3.11 ERA).
This is the series finale—can we bounce back from the shutout and win the rubber match?
Cubs Season: 27-13 After Win Streak Ends
Record: 27-13 (Fourteen Games Over .500, Ten-Game Win Streak Ended)
We’re 27–13 and fourteen games over .500 after last night’s frustrating 6–0 shutout loss. Our TEN-GAME WIN STREAK ENDED (our SECOND of the season!). We had NINE baserunners in the first four innings but went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position. Edward Cabrera gave up two homers and couldn’t find his putaway pitch.
Last Night’s Shutout Loss (6–0):
- Lost 6–0 (SHUT OUT, win streak ENDED)
- Josh Jung: Solo homer (ended 0-for-12 slump)
- Justin Foscue: First career homer (solo shot)
- Edward Cabrera: 5 ER in 5 IP (3-1 record, took the loss)
- 0-for-13 with RISP (BRUTAL!)
- Only 4 hits all game
Recent Record:
- Won 20 of last 23 games (still incredible!)
- Two 10-game win streaks this season (first time since 1935!)
- Series tied 1-1 with Rangers
- Lost last night after dominating Friday (7-1)
Key Stats:
- 46 home runs (4th in MLB!)
- .258 batting average (7th in MLB)
- 5.5 runs per game (3rd in MLB!)
- Still have the BEST RECORD IN BASEBALL at 27-13!
Jameson Taillon Tonight:
- 2-1, 4.24 ERA this season
- Facing Jacob deGrom (2-2, 3.11 ERA)
- Trying to win the rubber match
We lost last night but we’re still 27-13 with the BEST RECORD IN BASEBALL! Bounce back in the series finale!
Texas Rangers: 18-21 After Ending Our Win Streak
The Rangers are 18–21 after ENDING our ten-game win streak with last night’s 6–0 shutout. They had lost 5 of 6 before beating us.
Rangers After Last Night:
- Won 6–0 (SHUT US OUT!)
- Josh Jung: 3 hits, solo homer (broke 0-for-13 slump!)
- Jack Leiter: 4.2 scoreless IP (walked 5 but struck out 6)
- Bullpen was perfect: Beeks, Winn, Collyer combined for shutout
Jacob deGrom Starting:
- 2-2, 3.11 ERA (former Cy Young winner!)
- 1.009 WHIP (elite control)
- One of the best pitchers in baseball when healthy
- TOUGH matchup for us
Rangers Key Players:
- Josh Jung: .305 batting average (broke slump last night!)
- Corey Seager: Struggling (.197 average, 0-for-4 last night)
- Justin Foscue: First career homer last night
What They’re Facing:
- Cubs still 27-13 (BEST RECORD IN BASEBALL!)
- We’re coming off a shutout but we scored 7 runs Friday
- Series tied 1-1, rubber match
- Playing at home at Globe Life Field
The Rangers ended our win streak but we’re still the best team in baseball. Win the rubber match today!
Key Matchups at Globe Life Field
Jameson Taillon (4.24 ERA) vs Jacob deGrom (3.11 ERA)
deGrom is a former Cy Young winner with a 3.11 ERA. Taillon needs to match him and keep us in the game.
Cubs Offense (5.5 RPG, 3rd in MLB) vs Jacob deGrom
We’re the 3rd-highest scoring team in baseball but went 0-for-13 with RISP last night. ATTACK deGrom and get timely hits!
Ian Happ (30-Game On-Base Streak) vs Rangers
Happ has reached base in 30 CONSECUTIVE GAMES! He walked last night. Keep the streak going!
Rubber Match
Series tied 1-1. Win today and we WIN THE SERIES despite last night’s shutout!
What the Cubs Need in the Series Finale
Jameson Taillon Gives Us Quality Innings
Taillon is 2-1 with a 4.24 ERA. Match deGrom’s quality and keep us in the game.
GET TIMELY HITS WITH RISP
We went 0-for-13 with RISP last night. That CAN’T happen again. Get the big hits today!
Ian Happ Extends On-Base Streak
30-game on-base streak. Reached base last night. Make it 31 STRAIGHT games!
Win the Rubber Match
Lost last night but we’re still 27-13. Bounce back and WIN THE SERIES!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Win the Rubber Match!
Final Score: Cubs 4, Rangers 3
Jameson Taillon battles—6 innings, 3 runs. Matches deGrom’s quality and keeps us in it.
We FINALLY get timely hits with RISP! Michael Conforto drives in runs. Seiya Suzuki contributes. We score 4 against deGrom.
The Rangers score 3 but we BOUNCE BACK from last night’s shutout.
One-run win. We’re 28–13, FIFTEEN GAMES OVER .500. We WIN THE SERIES 2-1 despite last night’s loss!
Why the Series Finale Matters
We’re 27–13 after our TEN-GAME WIN STREAK ENDED with last night’s 6–0 shutout. We went 0-for-13 with RISP and were held to 4 hits. But we’re still the BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL. The Rangers are 18–21. Series is tied 1-1.
Win today and we’re 28–13 with a SERIES WIN despite last night’s tough loss!
Can we bounce back from the shutout? Will we get timely hits with RISP? Can we beat deGrom?
We went 78–84 last year. Going 28–13 with a series win in Texas would show resilience after last night’s tough loss.
Go Cubs Go. Bounce back and win the series in Texas!