Roster move for which I am not posting a separate article:
Before today's second game, the #Cubs optioned Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa and recalled Daniel Palencia. #MLB
— Al Yellon (@bleedcubbieblue) July 13, 2024
Game 2 note...
- CUBS vs. CARDINALS IN DOUBLEHEADERS: Since the Expansion Era began in 1961 (although the NL did not expand until 1962), the Cubs have lost the first game of 28 doubleheaders against the Cardinals, 16 at home and 12 on the road. In second games, the Cubs are 10-17-1 overall and 4-7-1 on the road.