Cubs’ playoff hopes could hinge on this overlooked stat

Nick Cammett/GettyImagesThe Chicago Cubs will play postseason baseball next week. Feels nice to say. Where those games will be played, however, is still undecided. The Cubs did themselves a favor by bouncing back with a resounding win on Wednesday (and, I guess, thank you, Milwaukee, for beating the Padres?), cutting the magic number to two to host the Wild Card Round.

And this one number, very few people are talking about, makes it very clear: the Cubs need to do whatever it takes to secure home-field advantage next week.

The Cubs are in line to host the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, and Mully believes that's absolutely crucial in the likely matchup against the Padres.

"Do you realize…