Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cubs Face Offseason Questions After Sweep

Probable NL MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong and veteran slugger Alex Bregman struggled mightily atop the Chicago Cubs' lineup in San Diego, going a combined 0 for 15 with a walk and eight strikeouts over two games. Even with superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong firmly entrenched in the lineup, the Cubs were swept out of the NL Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres with a 4-1 loss in Game 2, leaving the front office with major offseason questions after the disappointing early playoff exit.