The Cubs’ 2021 season will forever be defined by the 11-game losing streak that changed the direction of the franchise. But that skid, even though it was extremely consequential and set the stage for what the roster looks like now, is far from the only dubious run this year.
On Sunday, the Cubs’ losing made more history. By losing 9-1 to the Royals, the Cubs dropped a franchise-record 13th straight game at home, besting a mark set by the 1994 team that ended up 49-64.
That bygone roster with Sammy Sosa, Mark Grace and 57 games of Ryne Sandberg before his first retirement had the good fortune of their season being cut short in the middle of August by the strike.