On Sunday, July 2, 1961, the Cubs did something they never had done in the Modern Era, have not done since and almost certainly never will do again.
As 18,447 looked on at Wrigley Field, Cubs.
Tomorrow afternoon’s game at Wrigley Field will be the 2,273rd between the Cubs and Giants, going back to 1883.
It will be only their 10th on Labor Day and their first since 1968.
It will be.
On July 22, the Cubs trailed, 3-1, after the Cardinals scored twice in the top of the third inning.
With 1 out in the bottom, 3 consecutive Cubs singled. The third hit, by Cody Bellinger, drove.
Since 1901, Cubs have played 25 games that ended in extra innings with both teams having scored at least 10 runs.
They have won 13 and lost 12.
The first was not until 1935, a 14-13 loss at home.