2021 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 130

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty ImagesAt least they got to have some fun in that first inning before everything went sideways. Losing a big early lead should be a one-time fluke occurrence. This is the second time this year the Cubs have led by six or more runs before they ever took the field and lost. With all of the caveats about winning on the road and quality of opposition, that’s a pretty crazy thing for a team to go through.

I’ve written recently about the toughness as a fan in looking at these games. Do I want them to win? Do I want them to lose? I despise rooting for losses even though I recognize the benefits of the losses piling up. Every loss increases the likelihood of a higher…