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The Cubs are in freefall, stuck in a brutal ten-game losing streak after a promising start — they once won their first eleven series openers, now they’re struggling to even take the first game, and it’s costing them overall series records. Ironically, they’re actually stronger in games two and three, and flawless in game four — fighting uphill every step of the way. They’ve held their own against struggling teams, but crumble against .500 or better opponents, revealing glaring weaknesses. Their power has vanished — after hitting eight homers in one game last week, they’ve gone over 100 plate appearances without a single home run, their second-longest drought of the season. A flash of past glory: fifteen years ago today, July 7, 2011, they came back from down 8-0 in the 6th to win 10-9 — a reminder of what’s still possible. Today, they face Matthew Boyd, trying to rediscover his form after injury, while Shane Baz, who they hit hard in their last meeting, looks average this season.

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