KNOW SCORES: The Cubs have scored seven or more of the first three matches in seven homestands and 34 in total, averaging 4.9 in seven matches. That includes the five-run inning, the 13th time this year the Cubs have scored at least five innings. They did it 16 times over the past year.
EVERYONE MAKES LONG BALL: The Cubs have scored 122 home runs this season, a franchise sign for a home run in the first half of the season, breaking the previous record of 120, which was set in 2016. 122 home run ratings are tied for third with Braves, in behind only Brewers (135) and Dodgers (128). 122 HR is a step for 253, which will break the record 235 sets of franchises in 2004.
ANYTHING THEIR ASSISTANCE: Steve Cishek has recorded a 1.90 ERA (five rounds obtained in 23⅔ rounds) in his last 23 matches since April 28, bringing opponents to an average of 0.169 (14-to-83) in that range. For this season, the exit speed of 82.2 mph against the ball in the game is the second lowest in the direction behind Kyle Crick (79.6 mph). Brandon Kintzler has held a goalless opponent in the last 11⅔ round since May 21, and has started the season with 17 matches without a straight goal (round 17 () at Wrigley Field.
WILLSON, HOT: Willson Contreras has eight games in a row: .400 / .438. / 767 (12-for-30) with two doubles, three home runs and only four strikeouts. The percentage of on-base Willson 0.388 leads all catchers who meet the requirements and 0.949 OPS lead N.L. catcher.
J-HEY HEY! Jason Heyward reached 0.333 (29-for-87) with 0.912 OPS in his last 25 matches since May 28, and his 11 home runs this season were the most since he hit 13 with the Cardinals in 2015. He is in step to have a homer most since he hit 27 with Braves in 2012.
