With the Cubs on tilt after getting swept by the Reds and facing the daunting task of snapping out of it against the best team in baseball, manager David Ross put his faith in right-hander Marcus Stroman to get his team back on track.
‘‘This is a perfect day for Stro,’’ Ross said before the game Monday against the Rays. ‘‘He’s a guy we rely on. He’s the Opening Day starter. He’s the horse. He’s the guy, No. 1 on this staff. And he’s pitched like it all year. And I expect nothing less today.’’
