SAN FRANCISCO — The Cubs have done well to give themselves a 2-0 cushion in this National League Division Series.
Their goal is not to need it.
They know all about the Giants’ title-winning pedigree, their ability to rally from behind in a best-of-five series. With defending NL Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta taking the ball for Chicago in Game 3, the Cubs also know it’s in their best interests to wrap up this series Monday night at AT&T Park so as not give the Giants — or their fan base — any hope of a comeback.