Colin Rea knocked around in Colorado, Cubs drop series opener - 3 Takeaways

The Cubs dropped the series opener in Denver as the Rockies routed Colin Rea and built a 7-3 lead through three innings. Colorado initiated the onslaught early, and Chicago’s offense struggled to climb back despite several opportunities. The Cubs went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and totaled eight hits, with Michael Busch delivering a solo homer and Dansby Swanson adding a leadoff double in the third for one run. A sequence featuring Bregman’s RBI, Happ’s walk, Suzuki’s RBI groundout, and Conforto’s pinch-hit out illustrated the team’s difficulty generating sustained offense. The night underscored Chicago’s lack of power and persistent scoring gaps.