... on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue brings a you a lighthearted Cubs-centric look at baseball’s past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along as we review select scenes from the rich tapestry of Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball history*. Beware of rabbit holes.
The simCubs won the rubber game of the series, with Bryzzo coming up big. Anthony Rizzo homered in the seventh to break a 10-10 tie and Kris Bryant drove the final nail in the coffin in the ninth as the North Siders escaped from Wrigley North ahead 2-1 in the season series between the two clubs and give the Cubs a share of first place.