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CLEVELAND – Between the strong beginning, a middle that put the Cubs in a hole, and a comeback attempt, the Cubs’ back-and-forth contest Monday against the Guardians mirrored their season overall.
The team hopes, however, that their 2024 campaign ends differently than their 9-8 loss to the Guardians.
“Any game you don’t win is a missed opportunity,” said Ian Happ, who homered, drew three walks and recorded two outfield assists Monday. “We played good baseball today, and sometimes that happens.