It's never too early to set batting records.
Here are marks that the Cubs can shoot for on Opening Day, based on analysis of box scores from each of their first games of the Modern Era, 1901-2022.
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On Thursday, June 26, 1997, the Cubs began a 4-game series at home against the Astros.
The Astros, despite a 38-39 record, were in first place in the Central Division.
The Cubs, at 29-47, were.
Ever hear of Tarrik Brock?
How about Dick Manville?
Allen Elliot? Charles George? Herb Hunter? Kris Krug?
Those obscure players are 6 of just 9 who played for the Cubs and were born on Christmas.
In Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Padres last Wednesday, the host Dodgers hit 3 home runs: 1 in the first inning, 1 in the second and 1 in the third.
All came with the.
After documenting the Cubs' wins in which the same player drove in both or all 3 of their runs, I couldn't resist looking at higher RBI totals.
The Cubs have won 129 games in which a player.