Chicago Cubs: Brutal loss the boiling point of the season

Chicago Cubs: Trying to stay positive

Will this loss wake them up? Seems to be a question we have asked over and over after a bad loss and never really got it answered. They have to realize now is crunch time. Not next week, not next month, NOW.

The thing is a potential hot streak starting tonight can completely turn the tide and hard feelings go away. What we have seen this year is the core players are having spectacular years, and with the trade deadline coming up they can maybe improve that supporting cast a bit. The supporting cast’s lack of production has hurt this team greatly. Now is when changes will be made to the roster as they already have started.

Sometimes one streak against key opponents can propel teams and this team has seen that happen. Is there cause for concern? Yes, this team may never find “it” in 2019 and it is more frustrating because they have not had that true killer-instinct since 2016. However this team has won before and we know how much talent they have, which is why I cannot fully give up JUST yet. This next week or so may tell a lot.

If things get worse and they fall five or more games behind in a flash, then there is truly a reason to give up. There is a long way to go and a hot streak is enough to propel any team to great things. It will not be like 2016 when they were clearly the best but baseball is a funny game. For now, try to hang in there Cubs fans.