Cubs extend losing streak to 8 games despite +20 run differential
Chicago has scored 253 runs but allowed 233, yet sits 2-8 over last 10 games—a collapse driven by pitching inconsistency across the rotation, where Taillon (5.21 ERA, 0.356 xwOBA) and Rea (4.83 ERA, 0.355 xwOBA) have deteriorated sharply. The Twins simultaneously swept Boston behind Bradley (2.77 ERA, 5-1) and Ryan (3.02 ERA, 0.271 xwOBA), with Minnesota now 7-3 in last 10 despite a +4 run differential.