3 things that have contributed to Cubs’ recent success, including Ian Happ’s notable switch-hitting mark
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ recent stretch of winning series is about to be tested. Their 6-5, 11-inning victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday at Wrigley Field was the third of an 18-game stretch against teams with winning records. The Cubs have won five straight games and five consecutive series, and outside of a three-game series in St. Louis, they have largely played well since ...
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ recent stretch of winning series is about to be tested.
Their 6-5, 11-inning victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday at Wrigley Field was the third of an 18-game stretch against teams with winning records. The Cubs have won five straight games and five consecutive series, and outside of a three-game series in St. Louis, they have largely played well since the All-Star break.
It’s not enough to erase an ugly 52-67 record, though the Cubs continue to compete under manager David Ross. A banged up Willson Contreras — who hit a two-run homer and drove in the winning run with a single Saturday — hasn’t wanted to sit out while dealing
