Buehler’s Rough Night in Chicago | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Walker Buehler’s career-worst outing—nine earned runs in four innings—exposed deep command issues and lost velocity, as the Cubs punished every mistake with relentless contact. Once an All-Star ace, his recent return from injury has been a rollercoaster of flashes and falters, but this Chicago performance was a brutal reminder of his fragility under pressure. With fastball control slipping and breaking balls too often in the zone, Buehler’s struggles were amplified by a focused Cubs lineup. While his resilience and past dominance suggest a comeback is inevitable, this start may demand more…