It may have seemed like it’s been forever since the Cubs swept a series, but it’s only been about a month and a half. With yesterday’s 8-3 win, the Cubs managed their first sweep since June 7-9 against the Cardinals.
After playing 50 games in 52 days heading into the All-Star break, it seems a week off has worked wonders for this team. They are certainly carrying a swagger that has been missing for a long time.
“It’s rest,” Joe Maddon said after the game. “People don’t want to listen to that because it’s way too simple.