McCutchen was 3-for-5 with a run scored and a two-run home run in a losing effort against the Cubs on Friday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

The home run, his eighth of the season, came with two outs in the ninth inning, proving to be too little, too late. However, McCutchen, who got off to a very sluggish start, now has his average up to a steadily improving .261, and is showing clear signs of breaking out. An offensive explosion could very well be imminent for the extremely talented centerfielder.