Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
This was not the sort of game the Cubs have played in recent weeks. Jameson Taillon was off his game Thursday, lasting only four innings and allowing three home runs. Génesis Cabrera had a rough relief appearance, serving up a three-run homer that put the Cubs behind 8-3 in the fifth.
That, plus an annoying little rainshower that decided to place itself right over Wrigley Field and almost nowhere else, made the beginnings of this game .