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Cubs starting rotation just did something not seen in over a century

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At 4-1, the Cubs have ridden their starting pitching to the NL’s best record.

We are five games into the shortened season and the Chicago Cubs are at the top of the division by themselves. Despite issues within their bullpen, things are looking great on the North Side early on.

Before Opening Day, skipper David Ross had to readjust his original starting rotation following an injury to Jose Quintana. The veteran southpaw had sustained a thumb injury while washing dishes, resulting in surgery.