So, maybe this is the start of another winning streak.
Coming off a four-game losing streak in which the Cubs bats fell silent, they hosted the Guardians at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon and got a varied offense which included — and yes I saw this with my own eyes so it must have happened — a home run by Nick Madrigal.
No, really. (Seriously, I’m happy for Madrigal.)
That, and 12 other hits, helped rout the Guardians out of the game, which the Cubs won 10-1.
The teams matched zeroes for the first two innings and Justin Steele retired nine straight after allowing the first two Cleveland hitters of the game to reach on a HBP and his own throwing error.