The Chicago Cubs coasted to an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, extending their home winning streak to 15 and getting one step closer to history.
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This streak is now the Cubs’ longest at Wrigley Field since their 18-game winning streak in 1935. Team historian Ed Hartig says the franchise record is a 21-game stretch back in 1880.
So far this season, the Cubs sit at 26-12 and have looked like one of the best teams in the MLB.
Left-hander Shota Imanaga continued his hot streak on Thursday with 10 strikeouts and extended his streak of scoreless innings to 12 before allowing a solo home run to Sal Stewart in the sixth.
Thursday’s win was also Chicago’s ninth straight victory, pushing them to 19-3 in their last 22 outings. Both offensively and defensively, the Cubs have been at the top of their game as of late.
While they’ll be without left-hander Matthew Boyd for roughly six weeks due to a knee injury, the Cubs still enter as the favorites in Friday’s matchup against the Texas Rangers.
James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
