The Cubs’ 1994 season did not start well. They lost 10 of their first 13 and after a tough loss April 29, were 6-15 and manager Tom Trebelhorn had his famous “firehouse chat” with fans.
They played a bit better after that, even getting to within five games of first place in the brand-new N.L. Central with a win over the Phillies May 30.
But from June 1 through August 9, the Cubs went 27-37 and Wednesday, August 10 was to be the last of a three-game series against the Giants at Wrigley Field. The Cubs went into that game having lost seven of eight.