After a historically embarrassing five-game offensive stretch, The Cubs finally busted out of their funk thanks to the long ball.
We borrowed tomorrow's run to make this happen so enjoy it. #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/jrj0v9O7QO
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2018
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down pic.twitter.com/XJxLMrnm9u— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2018
Some people say solo home runs in seven straight games is a good thing. #TeamRizzo pic.twitter.com/a0HMEzmXp8
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2018
Six of the Cubs eight runs tonight came via the long ball. While the offense has been nearly non-existent in August, they might be finding their power stroke:
#Cubs now have homered in a season-high 7 consecutive games
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 23, 2018
#Chilliball has helped the Cubs in many ways, but the home runs have been lacking all year long. It’s a lot easier to put up crooked numbers when balls are leaving the yard, so here’s to hoping this power surge is here to stay.
