The Cubs Are Hot, There’s Just One Problem

Not since April have we seen the Chicago Cubs string a run together like the one we’re seeing now. Sure, they’re playing teams some consider to be inferior opponents. However, the Cubs faced a similar stretch of teams back in June and could not buy a series win.

Now, the Cubs have won four series in a row after sweeping the Pirates in Pittsburgh. They’ve won 9 of their last 12, scoring an average of more than seven runs a game. It’s been an offensive awakening here in August.

Over the last 30 days...