One of the interesting things about this pandemic-shortened season which has necessitated the Cubs playing only the National League and American League Central divisions is that there is always a narrative.
Sure, there are exceptions, like how no one is freaking out about this set with the Tigers. However, the Cubs just wrapped up back-to-back-to-back series with the Brewers, Cardinals, and White Sox. It’s hard for everything not to feel so high stakes when you combine the slate of opponents with the abbreviated slate.
That volatile mixture has resulted in Cubs fans doing what Cubs fans do: blowing things out of proportion a bit.