"Edward Cabrera has been untouchable through his first two starts. He's thrown 11.2 scoreless innings with an expected batting average of just .151. He's flirted with no-hitters both times on the mound, allowing just two hits so far this season."
"Cade Horton's season-ending injury threw a wrench into the club's World Series aspirations, and Matthew Boyd landed on the Injured List just a few days later."
"Chicago's 96 wRC+ as a team ranks 18th in MLB, with notable hitters like Bregman, PCA, Swanson, and Busch struggling significantly."
"The starting pitching has been phenomenal throughout the first 13 games of the season, despite the expectation of a performance drop after losing both Boyd and Horton."
The Cubs' starting rotation has performed exceptionally well despite significant injuries to key players like Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd. The team currently holds a 6-7 record, but the atmosphere is negative due to offensive struggles from several hitters, resulting in a below-average team performance. Notably, Edward Cabrera has been outstanding, throwing 11.2 scoreless innings in his first two starts. The overall offensive output ranks 18th in MLB, with several key players underperforming significantly.
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