In week 18, the Cubs swept three games in Houston, capping a seven game winning streak. They then dropped two of three in Los Angeles. Still, they increased their division lead during the week to 7½ games. Briefly they were at a nine game lead. Nine would be the biggest lead of the season. They’d reach that mark on a number of occasions.
We’re now under 50 games remaining in the season. In week 19, we’ll look at six games, two in San Diego, with an off day before and after, and four games in San Francisco including a Sunday double header.