2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 148

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThis feeling this morning, it’s different than it has been in a while. The beauty of an in-season vacation is that I was out of contact during the Cleveland series. Because of that, I’m having trouble remembering the last time that things were so frustrating that I’m looking for where the ride ends so that I can get off. Probably at least since the Cleveland series I’ve believed this team wasn’t going to reach the playoffs. But, this pleasant second half push has kept things entertaining and enjoyable.

I saw a wild stat last night after the game. It sums up the whiplash well. The Cubs were 35-1 in their first 36 games in which they scored at least five…