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The Rundown: Mills Hurts Royals, Bryant Goes Yard, Bote, Báez Flash Some Leather, Cards a Hot Mess

There is an old adage that defense and pitching wins championships and if that’s truly the case, David Ross has his players firmly rooted in that axiom. As much as I love watching the big sticks that make up the Cubs’ deeply talented lineup, it is their defense that has inspired me to add a new section to this column, aptly titled “No Glove, No Love” (see below).

After last night’s 2-0 win over the Royals, the Cubs sit at 8-2 with three more games against Kansas City Those are followed by three in St.