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Chicago Cubs: New record underscores dependable Wade Davis

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Wade Davis joined the Chicago Cubs record books Tuesday when he converted his 27th consecutive save, passing Ryan Dempster who set the mark of 26 during the 2005-06 campaign.

Davis currently holds the longest current ML streak of 33 straight saves dating back to last season with the Royals.

When you think of baseball’s top closers, Boston‘s Craig Kimbrel, the DodgersKenley Jansen, or even fellow NL Central All-Star Corey Knebel of the Brewers might come to mind.