The Chicago Cubs are back to familiar territory as they prepare for the 2017 National League Division Series Friday against the Washington Nationals Friday. Despite their lackadaisical start to the season, or “hangover” as first baseman Anthony Rizzo previously referenced, the Cubs have had one of the best second halves in all of Major League Baseball.
After entering the All-Star break two games under .500, the Cubs 49-25 second half record ranks them No. 2 in all of MLB behind the Cleveland Indians, whose 22 game-win streak helped them to the league’s best 51-18 record. The Cubs will need to improve on their starting pitching to make another run at glory.