Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) reacts with outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 25. Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Chicago Cubs' Offense Aiming For Baseball History Not Seen in Last 25 Years

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated May 27, 2025 10:55 AM ET

The Chicago Cubs ended the first third of their season on Monday with a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Through 54 games, Chicago is 33-21 and in first place in the National League Central.

Though the win wasn't abnormal for the Cubs, the low-scoring output was, as Chicago's offense has been historically good to this point.

Per Paul Hembekides of ESPN on social media:

Through one-third of their season, the Cubs are averaging 6 runs/game (324 runs in 54 games).

The last team to average 6 runs/game in a season was the 2000 White Sox.

The last NL team to average 6 runs/game in a season was the 1953 Dodgers.

Through one-third of their season, the Cubs are averaging 6 runs/game (324 runs in 54 games).

The last team to average 6 runs/game in a season was the 2000 White Sox.

The last NL team to average 6 runs/game in a season was the 1953 Dodgers.
— Paul Hembekides (Hembo) (@PaulHembo) May 27, 2025

Chicago's offense has gotten great contributions from Kyle Tucker, who was acquired this past offseason. He's hitting .280 with a .913 OPS. Seiya Suzuki is hitting .274 with 14 homers and 49 RBIs. And Pete Crow-Armstorng has broken out in a big way, hitting .280 with 14 homers and 48 RBIs. He's also stolen 14 bases and looks like an All-Star and a possible MVP candidate.

The Cubs and Rockies will play again on Tuesday night with first pitch coming at 8:05 p.m. ET. Cubs' rookie, and top prospect, Cade Horton, will take the mound against former All-Star German Marquez.

Horton has gone 2-0 with a 4.40 ERA since being promoted from Triple-A, while Marquez has gone 1-7 with a 7.66 ERA. Colorado is now 9-45 and on track for the worst record in baseball history, even worse than the 2024 White Sox.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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