Cubs Clash with Mariners: Who Will Prevail in Peoria?

As the Chicago Cubs prepare to face the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of mixed performances. The Cubs, who will be playing as the away team on March 24th at 1:10 PM MST, have shown both moments of brilliance and areas needing improvement over their last few games.

In their most recent matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs fell short with a final score of 4-7. Despite a valiant effort in the ninth inning where they scored two runs, it wasn't enough to overcome earlier struggles. The bullpen's ERA stood out at an unsettling 12.6 for that game, and while they managed seven hits overall, it was clear that pitching issues contributed significantly to their loss.

The game prior saw another defeat for the Cubs against the San Francisco Giants with a score of 3-7. Fielding errors became a concern as they recorded one error which potentially cost them crucial outs. Their batting average was slightly better than in their previous game at .212 but still left room for improvement.

However, not all recent memories are grim for Cubs fans; before these two losses came an explosive performance against those same Giants where they tallied up twelve runs on fourteen hits. This victory showcased what the Cubs' offense is capable of when firing on all cylinders – including hitting three home runs and driving in twelve RBIs.

Looking ahead to facing the Mariners, it's clear that consistency will be key for Chicago. They'll need strong starts from their pitchers and continued resilience from their batters who have shown they can rally late in games.

Fans can catch this upcoming clash live on ROOT Sports NW or head down to Peoria Sports Complex if they're looking forward to experiencing this exciting game firsthand on March 24th at 1:10 PM MST.