Let's go live to video of opposing pitchers trying to get Cubs hitters out in the second half:
Pitchers trying to get the Cubs out in the 2nd half of the season... pic.twitter.com/6AFBSSfKYD
— Cubs Talk (@CSNCubs) July 19, 2017
Following Wednesday's 8-2 thrashing of the Atlanta Braves, the Cubs' offensive numbers through their six-game winning streak are eye-popping:
AVG: .315
OBP: .370
SLG: .609
OPS: .979
R/GM: 7.33
HR: 16
XBH: 33
H: 71
AVG w/RISP: .339
Run differential: +27
The average with runners in scoring position is the big one as the Cubs have collected 21 hits in 62 at-bats in such situations in the second half.