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Monday, July 18, 2016
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (left) scores a run in Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Heyward went 0-3 with a walk and a strikeout in the game as the Cubs fought Texas off for a 3-1 win, their third straight victory following a four-game skid.
Cubs lose control of best record Scott Nicol Sports Editor
DeKalb | The All-Star break couldn’t have come at a better time for the Cubs, who should rest well after a 24 games in 24 days stretch. Although seven members of the team had a shortened break due to being selected to the National League all-star squad, Chicago desperately needed a break as they
had several key players with injuries and had parted ways with the best record in baseball for the first time this season, going just 2-8 over their final ten games of that grueling stretch. The Cubs started the second half looking revitalized, winning the first two games against the 54-38 Texas Rangers, led by righthanded pitcher Kyle Hendricks,
who went six innings without allowing a run and helping the Cubs to a 6-0 win on Friday. First baseman Anthony Rizzo entered yesterday’s game on an 11game hitting streak and leads the majors in OPS this season. He also holds a 4.1 win above replacement, good enough for second in the National League and only trailing teammate Kris Bryant (4.6).
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The Cubs hold an eight game lead in the division with 71 games remaining on the schedule. There is a possibility that the club could be looking to add a left-handed relief pitcher before the July 31 trade deadline. Chicago will play host to the New York Mets before an off-day Thursday, then will travel to Milwaukee to face the Brewers for a three-game weekend series starting Friday.
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Bryant leads the National League in home runs with 25, putting him and Rizzo in a prime seat to be front runners for the National League most valuable player award. With the Cubs preparing for a deep run into the playoffs and possibly challenging for a World Series, the team would not be in contention without Rizzo and Bryant having major contributions.
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