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Chicago Cubs (26-12) at Texas Rangers (17-20) | Globe Life Field, Arlington | 8:05 PM ET \/ 7:05 PM CT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago Cubs<\/strong> (26\u201312 after sweeping the Reds 8\u20133 yesterday) travel to Arlington to face the Texas Rangers (17\u201320) at Globe Life Field for the series opener. We’re on a NINE-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong> after SWEEPING the Reds 4-0<\/strong> and winning FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE GAMES at Wrigley Field<\/strong> (second-longest in Cubs modern era!)! Ben Brown<\/strong> starts for us against Kumar Rocker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is the series opener\u2014can we make it TEN IN A ROW on the road?<\/p>\n

Cubs Season: 26-12 on a NINE-Game Win Streak!<\/h2>\n

Record: 26-12 (Fourteen Games Over .500, NINE-Game Win Streak, SWEPT the Reds!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re 26\u201312 and FOURTEEN GAMES OVER .500 on a NINE-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong> after SWEEPING the Reds 8\u20133<\/strong> yesterday! Shota Imanaga struck out 10<\/strong> in a dominant performance! Michael Conforto went 3-for-3 with a HR<\/strong>! We’ve won FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE GAMES at Wrigley Field<\/strong>\u2014second-longest in Cubs modern era (only 1935’s 18-game streak is longer!)!<\/p>\n

Yesterday’s Sweep-Clinching Win (8\u20133):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Won 8\u20133<\/strong> (SWEPT the Reds 4-0!)<\/li>\n
  • Shota Imanaga:<\/strong> 6 IP, 10 strikeouts (dominant!)<\/li>\n
  • Michael Conforto:<\/strong> 3-for-3, 2 RBIs, solo HR<\/li>\n
  • Seven-run 4th inning<\/strong> (Reds self-destructed!)<\/li>\n
  • FIFTEEN STRAIGHT WINS at Wrigley Field!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NINE-Game Win Streak:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Swept D-Backs 3-0 at Wrigley<\/li>\n
    • Swept Reds 4-0 at Wrigley (THREE walk-offs!)<\/li>\n
    • Won 19 of last 22 games<\/strong> overall<\/li>\n
    • FIFTEEN consecutive home wins<\/strong> (91 years!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key Stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 46 home runs<\/strong> (4th in MLB!)<\/li>\n
      • .258 batting average<\/strong> (7th in MLB)<\/li>\n
      • 5.5 runs per game<\/strong> (3rd in MLB!)<\/li>\n
      • FOURTEEN GAMES OVER .500!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Ben Brown Tonight:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Right-hander making his start<\/li>\n
        • 2.10 ERA<\/strong> (elite this season!)<\/li>\n
        • Trying to extend streak to TEN on the road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          We’ve won NINE STRAIGHT! Now we take it on the road to Texas!<\/p>\n

          Texas Rangers: 17-20, Three Games Under .500<\/h2>\n

          The Rangers are 17\u201320 and three games under .500. They’re the defending World Series champions (back-to-back!) but struggling this year.<\/p>\n

          Rangers Status:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • 17-20 record<\/strong> (three games under .500)<\/li>\n
          • Defending World Series champs struggling<\/li>\n
          • Playing at Globe Life Field (home advantage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Kumar Rocker Starting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Young right-hander<\/li>\n
            • Facing our red-hot offense<\/li>\n
            • Trying to stop our nine-game win streak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              What We’re Facing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Rangers at home at Globe Life Field<\/li>\n
              • But they’re 17-20 (under .500)<\/li>\n
              • We’re on a NINE-game win streak<\/li>\n
              • First road game after 15 straight at Wrigley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                The Rangers are struggling despite being defending champs. We’re rolling!<\/p>\n

                Key Matchups at Globe Life Field<\/h2>\n

                Ben Brown (2.10 ERA) vs Rangers Lineup<\/strong>
                \nBrown has been ELITE this year (2.10 ERA). The Rangers are under .500. Keep the win streak going!<\/p>\n

                Cubs Offense (5.5 RPG, 3rd in MLB) vs Kumar Rocker<\/strong>
                \nWe’re the 3rd-highest scoring team in baseball. We just swept the Reds. Attack Rocker at Globe Life!<\/p>\n

                Michael Conforto vs Rangers<\/strong>
                \nConforto went 3-for-3 yesterday with a homer. He’s been hot this series. Stay red hot in Texas!<\/p>\n

                First Road Game After Wrigley Magic<\/strong>
                \nFIFTEEN straight wins at home. Now take it on the road to Texas!<\/p>\n

                What the Cubs Need at Globe Life Field<\/h2>\n

                Ben Brown Dominates<\/strong>
                \nBrown has a 2.10 ERA. The Rangers are 17-20. Give us 6-7 quality innings on the road.<\/p>\n

                Offense Stays Hot<\/strong>
                \nWe just swept the Reds 4-0. Scored 8 runs yesterday. Keep the offense rolling in Texas!<\/p>\n

                Michael Conforto and Ian Happ Stay Hot<\/strong>
                \nConforto went 3-for-3 yesterday. Happ has a 27-game on-base streak. Keep producing!<\/p>\n

                Make It TEN IN A ROW<\/strong>
                \nNine-game win streak. First road game after Wrigley magic. Win tonight and make it TEN STRAIGHT!<\/p>\n

                Cubs Fan Prediction: TEN IN A ROW!<\/h2>\n

                Final Score: Cubs 6, Rangers 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Ben Brown dominates\u20147 innings, 4 runs. The Rangers score but Brown keeps us in it.<\/p>\n

                Our offense stays hot\u20146 runs. Nico Hoerner drives in runs. Seiya Suzuki contributes. We win at Globe Life Field!<\/p>\n

                The Rangers score 4 but we extend the win streak on the road.<\/p>\n

                Two-run win. We’re 27\u201312, FIFTEEN GAMES OVER .500<\/strong>. TEN-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

                Why the Series Opener Matters<\/h2>\n

                We’re 26\u201312 after SWEEPING the Reds 8\u20133 yesterday. Imanaga struck out 10! We’re on a NINE-GAME WIN STREAK with FIFTEEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley Field (second-longest in Cubs modern era!). The Rangers are 17\u201320.<\/p>\n

                Win tonight and we’re 27\u201312, FIFTEEN GAMES OVER .500<\/strong> with a TEN-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

                Can we extend the streak on the road? Will Brown dominate? Can we make it TEN STRAIGHT?<\/p>\n

                We went 78\u201384 last year. Going 27\u201312 with TEN STRAIGHT wins would be PHENOMENAL.<\/p>\n

                Go Cubs Go. Make it TEN IN A ROW in Texas!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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