The Chicago Cubs are on a historic tear, and Game 38 against the Cincinnati Reds was another chapter in a season that feels straight out of a baseball fairy tale. Jumping on the Reds early and holding on for their ninth straight win, the Cubs are doing something none of us have seen in nearly a century.

Let's put this run into perspective. Starting April 17, the Cubs played 13 games in 13 days—a brutal stretch that included trips to Los Angeles and San Diego, plus series against playoff-hopefuls like the Mets and Phillies. They aced that test with a 10-3 record, including an eight-game winning streak that pushed a longer run to 10 wins. After just one day off, they dove into another 10-game gauntlet. They've now won seven of those 10, extending their streak to nine in a row.

That's a 19-3 run over just 25 days. If that sounds historic, it is. This kind of dominance hasn't been seen since 1935—long before any of us were around to witness it. Baseball was a different game back then, but this Cubs team is chasing history in the best possible way. They leave Wrigley Field riding a 15-game home winning streak, another feat none of us have ever experienced, with the best record in baseball tied with the Braves and Yankees.

Thursday's game had a slightly different script. Shōta Imanaga delivered a dominant start, especially sharp over the first four innings while the game was still tight. He can be forgiven for losing focus a bit after the Cubs batted seemingly forever in the fourth inning, scoring seven runs off two Reds pitchers—including a delay for an injured pitcher. The offense produced seven hits, drew seven walks, and added a hit by pitch, while the defense reminded everyone why it's elite compared to a leaky Reds squad.

The only blemish? The bullpen needed Daniel Palencia to get the final out. But when you're on a run like this, even the small hiccups feel like part of the story. Another road test awaits, but for now, Cubs fans can just sit back and enjoy the ride.