The Cubs didn’t sweep a single series before the All-Star break this season. Now, they’ve swept two straight, extending their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 win Tuesday against the Pirates.
“We’ve got winners here,” manager David Ross said. “We’ve got guys that know how to win, we’ve got guys learning how to be successful and win, and we’re trying to move that direction as fast as possible. And I think I think we’re getting there.”
The win helped the Cubs start to reverse an unfortunate trend. Entering Tuesday, the club’s .385 winning percentage in games decided by two runs or fewer was the second-lowest in Major League Baseball, only better than the Angel’s record in such games.