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WASHINGTON — The Cubs just couldn’t stop scoring in the ninth inning. They entered the frame with a commanding six-run lead before exploding for a seven-run ninth inning.
Everything seems to be clicking for the offense right now after the Cubs collected their second consecutive sweep after Sunday’s 14-1 win against the Nationals.
“It’s like a tale of two seasons,” shortstop Dansby Swanson said. “Everyone’s putting so much pressure to be able to score runs and produce. Then, right now, it feels like the opposite.