The Cubs are on the precipice of a four-game sweep, which would have felt like an impossibility only a week ago even when considering their opponent is the lowly Pirates. After looking very much like the worst team in franchise history, this ragtag group of no-names has brought a little much-needed excitement to Wrigley.
Rafael Ortega leads off in center, followed by Frank Schwindel at first, Ian Happ in left, and Patrick Wisdom at first. Imagine hearing that top four in April and feeling good about it. Matt Duffy is at second, Jason Heyward is in right, Robinson Chirinos is the catcher, and Sergio Alcántara is at short.