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Alright, so I’ve been following the Cubs religiously this season, you know, like I do every year. And man, it’s been a rollercoaster, especially with all this trade deadline buzz. But lately, I’ve noticed something kinda cool – the pitching’s been stepping up, big time.
I started digging into it a little bit, not like a super deep dive, I’m no stat head, just casually checking out the games and a few box scores. And what I saw made me think, “Hey, maybe these guys are actually fighting to stay together.”
The Turnaround (Kinda)
First off, I watched a few games in a row, and, the starting pitchers were not terrible, I even got a win streak going. They weren’t just, like, surviving. They were actually getting outs, keeping the games close. That’s a huge change from earlier in the season when it felt like every other game was a blowout.
- Game 1: Starter went 6 innings, only gave up 2 runs. Solid!
- Game 2: Different guy, similar story – 6.1 innings, 3 runs. We even won that one!
- Game 3: Okay, a little shaky, 5 innings, 4 runs, but the bullpen held on.
Then, I checked out the bullpen. Man, those guys have been lights out! I mean, a few shaky moments here and there, sure, but overall, they’ve been locking it down. I noticed a few names popping up consistently, getting key outs in big situations.
My Totally Unscientific Conclusion
I observed and put my finger on the vibe of games, and that lead me to *, here’s my completely unscientific, based-on-gut-feeling conclusion: these pitchers are playing like they don’t want to get traded. They’re showing the front office, “Hey, we can do this! Don’t break us up!” It’s like they’re playing with extra motivation.
I scrolled through some fan forums, and yeah, other people are seeing it too. It’s not just me. There’s this feeling that the team is starting to gel, to find its groove. And it’s happening right when all the trade rumors are swirling.
Now, I’m not saying they’re going to win the World Series or anything. But it’s been fun to watch them actually compete, to see that fire in their eyes. It makes the games way more interesting, even if it’s just a little spark of hope in a season that’s been, well, let’s just say “up and down.” I’ve been enjoying the games, and that’s all that matters, really. Keep it up Cubs!
