Friday notes...
- CUBS vs. BRAVES HISTORY: If the Cubs can win two games this weekend, their all-time victory total against the Braves will be 1,250. They have lost 1,055 and tied 18, for a winning percentage of .542. The Cubs have a higher percentage against only one National League team: the Padres, whom they have played 1,809 fewer games: .547, 280-232. They have higher percentages against five American League teams, all in fewer than 31 games: Athletics (.722, 13-5), Mariners (.682, 15-7), Orioles (.632, 12-7), Angels (.550, 11-9) and Royals (.548, 17-14). (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
- EN FUEGO: Jeimer Candelario in three games since joining the Cubs: .