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Hey hey! The Cubs crushed the Reds 13-4 on Wednesday behind a quality start from Kyle Hendricks (6 IP, 3 ER, 4 K), three RBI from Seiya Suzuki, and three hits and two RBI apiece from Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger.

 

All nine Cubs in the starting lineup had at least one hit, including a pair of doubles by newcomer Isaac Paredes.

The North Siders return home to kick off a seven-game homestand against the Cardinals on Thursday.

110 games down, 52 to go.

Go Cubs go!

 

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On Friday in Kansas City, the Cubs proved once again that you can't win if you don't score. They've been shut out ten times already in 2024, compared to only eight shutouts in the entire 2023 season.

On October 3, 2024, Jed Hoyer said "the key is to build a team that we feel like gives us a good chance to make the postseason." Indeed it is, Jed. Indeed it is.

105 games down, 57 to go.  

Go Cubs go!

 

 

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Holy cow! The Cubs shut out the Angels 5-0 on Sunday behind a quality start from Hayden Wesneski (6.1 IP, 1 H), a two-run homer from Busch, and a clutch strikeout from Hector Neris to pick up the save.

Luke Little struggled in the 9th, loading the bases after retiring the first two batters he faced. Neris came into the game with the tying run on deck and got the strikeout to seal the victory for the North Siders.

The win gave the Men in Blue their first series win since taking two of three from the Giants June 17-19.

The Cubs kick off a seven-game road trip Tuesday in Baltimore, where they'll play three games before heading to St. Louis for a four-game weekend set against the Cardinals.

 

91 games down, 71 to go.

 

Go Cubs go!

 

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Hey hey! The Cubs beat the Angels 5-1 on Friday behind Justin Steele's first career complete game (9 IP, 1 ER, 7 K). Steele needed only 95 pitches to get through the afternoon, supported by a two-run homer from Seiya Suzuki, a 2-for-3, two RBI day from Ian Happ, and some stellar defense from Miles Mastrobuoni.

Happ is on fire, with 38 RBI and eleven home runs over his last 36 games.

The series continues Saturday at Wrigley.

89 games down, 73 to go.

Go Cubs go!

 

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Holy cow! ! The Cubs crushed the Phillies 10-2 on Thursday behind a career day from Ian Happ (4-for-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI) and a dominant start from Jameson Taillon (7 IP, 2 ER, 7 K). Seiya Suzuki reached base four times in five plate appearances, going 2-for-3 with two walks.

With the win, the North Siders avoided getting swept; they haven't been swept in a series this season.

The Men in Blue head to Chicago to kick off a brief three-game homestand against the Angels that starts Friday.

87 games down, 75 to go.

Happy Independence Day and go Cubs go!

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Monday in the NL Central:  Cubs idle, Brewers lose, CMN drops.

The North Siders kick off a six-game homestand Tuesday with a game against the Phillies, during which Cubs fans can lament the fact that the Cubs' front office let Kyle Schwarber go while getting absolutely nothing in return.

85 games down, 77 to go.

Go Cubs go!