Can the Cubs’ offense get back on track at the most important time of the year?

The Chicago Cubs have experienced an offensive slump, scoring nine total runs over a five-game span heading into the postseason. During a recent doubleheader sweep by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, the Cubs fell 4-3 in the opener before weather conditions altered the weekend schedule. Manager Craig Counsell and outfielder Ian Happ attributed some missed scoring chances to harsh weather, noting that deep drives from Miguel Amaya, Tyrone Taylor, and Pete Crow-Armstrong were held up by the wind.

Over the five-game stretch, Chicago has gone 5-for-51 with runners in scoring position. Due to severe storms across the Northeast, Saturday's game against Boston was relocated and rescheduled for Sunday at Tropicana Field, where the team aims to rebound ahead of the wild-card series.