Maddon: Cubs’ plate approach yielding results

CHICAGO — The Cubs began Tuesday leading the world in run differential, outscoring opponents, 119-51, but it’s not because they’re outslugging every other Major League team. Manager Joe Maddon said the players are sticking to their game plan.

“I think it’s just the residue of working good at-bats,” Maddon said Tuesday. “The approach has been working. It’s not that we’ve been pummeling anybody.

“We’re scoring runs with hits, not just homers,” he said. “I think we’re moving the baseball more in situations than we did last year. I don’t think we’ve hit anywhere close to where we’re capable of hitting the baseball. We’ve been very good regarding approach and accepting our walks, seeing pitches, turning it over to the next guy.”

Chicago ranked fifth in the National League in home runs, and eighth in batting average, entering Tuesday. The Cubs have …

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