Can Cubs' Nico Hoerner catch Phillies' Trea Turner to win the 2025 National League batting title? This is what he needs to do

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Can Cubs' Nico Hoerner catch Phillies' Trea Turner to win the 2025 National League batting title? This is what he needs to do

The Chicago Cubs ' hitting was sensational in the first half of the season, and it's dropped off since the All-Star break. The Cubs still rank No. 7 in the MLB in runs per game and No. 8 in team OPS, but have fallen to 14th in batting average and 12th in total hits.

However, one Cub who hasn't fallen off one bit is second baseman Nico Hoerner. Hoerner is the definition of consistency in the batter's box.

The seven year veteran won't give you more than 10 home runs in a season, but he's going to consistently hit line drives and get on base. Hoerner ranks No. 2 in the National League in batting average, and with nine games remaining, he ha