When last we travelled to 1989, the Cubs were winning a pair of series against west coast foes, winning five of seven games in the process. Unfortunately, the Expos were unyielding and they finished the week pretty much right where they started. That is, they were still 3½ games out of first. With the power of hindsight, we know things worked out well, but in those days with so many years of Cubs ineptitude, the season was starting to look at least a little like a pleasant surprise that would come up short. After all, in this 17th week of the season, the Cubs will cross 100 games played.
1989 Cubs Historical Heroes and Goats: Part 17
