Cubs offense shows signs of improvement in back-to-back games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Chicago Cubs recorded a notable offensive resurgence, scoring 24 runs over two games against the Colorado Rockies and Toronto Blue Jays. After a difficult stretch, the Cubs tallied seven runs in the second inning of an 8-6 win over the Rockies, followed by a 16-2 rout of the Blue Jays, where they amassed 29 hits and walks combined. Both Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly expressed optimism about the team's performance, but manager Craig Counsell advised caution about declaring a definitive offensive turnaround. The Cubs aim to carry this momentum into their next matchup as they seek consistency moving forward.
- •Cubs scored 24 runs in two games
- •Recorded 29 on-base appearances against Blue Jays
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong highlights team identity
- •Counsell calls for consistency despite good performances
- •Cubs aiming to improve after struggling offensively earlier
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs offense could be shrugging off collective slump
"When the Cubs were rolling in the first month of the season, they got plenty of runners on base and drove most of them in. When things hit the skids...
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