NICE START:
That run production was lacking in the finale of a doubleheader against San Diego on Wednesday, a 1-0 defeat. The Cubs (25-8) had their best start since 1907 and an eight-game win streak snapped when they blew a two-run lead in the opener, a 7-4 loss.
on pace for 115
Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Dexter Fowler each had three hits for the Cubs, who won their 11th in 13 games while extending their best start since 1900 to a major league-leading 40-16. Chicago moved 10 games in front of second-place Pittsburgh in the NL Central. Bryant had a pair of doubles and an RBI and Rizzo drove in two runs.