A losing series in Denver that saw the Cubs narrowly escape a sweep thanks to some clutch hitting late in the first game left a sour taste that even Altoids may not completely mask. Monday’s contest was the only one in which they scored more than four runs and it was also the only time they managed to score after the 6th inning. I’m inclined to believe that’s been a season-long trend, but the Mandela Effect is apparently at work in that regard.
Over the course of the season, the Cubs are actually third in MLB with an average of 1.