2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 36

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 36

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 36

Deja vu; Cubs rally late, walk-off Reds for second straight day.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 36

Deja vu; Cubs rally late, walk-off Reds for second straight day.

Sometimes, déjà vu is a beautiful thing. For the second straight day at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs staged a late-inning rally to walk off the Cincinnati Reds, extending their winning streak to seven games and their home winning streak to an incredible 13 in a row. When you're this hot, even an extra inning just means more time for heroics.

Let's put this run into perspective. The Cubs have now won 17 of their last 20 games. Earlier this season, they sat two games under .500. Now, they're 12 games over. That's a 14-game swing in the standings. If they simply play .500 baseball the rest of the way, they're looking at 87 wins. But given the way this team is grinding, 90-plus wins feels like a very realistic target. When a team can string together a 15-5 stretch, it changes everything. A 17-3 stretch? That's the kind of run that defines a season.

Sunday's game was a classic pitcher's duel for much of the afternoon. Jameson Taillon wasn't at his absolute sharpest, but he battled through 5.2 innings, allowing just two runs. He was one out away from a quality start when he served up a long home run, but still delivered exactly what you want from a veteran starter. The bullpen was lights out behind him, with four relievers combining for 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out four.

On the offensive side, the Cubs struggled to break through against a tough Reds pitching staff. But as this team has proven time and again, it only takes one big moment. And with the game on the line, they found a way to deliver once more. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who loves a good comeback story, this Cubs team is giving us plenty of reasons to believe.

So keep an eye on this squad. They're not just winning—they're building something special. And with momentum like this, who knows how far they can go?

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