The Cubs reached a new high-water mark with Wednesday’s 9-2 victory over the Reds. The Cubs will spend Thursday’s off day a season high 42 games over .500. The Cubs are 97-55 on the year, the first time the team has been that many games over .500 since the end of the ’45 season (98-46).
The Cubs have their sights set on 100 wins and the best record in the National League. The Cubs are looking to secure home field advantage in the NL playoffs and currently have an eight-game lead over the Nationals with 10 games left on the schedule.