Cubs Put Up a Five Spot in the First, Capped By PCA Triple

Today’s start does not look like yesterday’s. And I’m good with that. NO GUARANTEES ABOUT WHAT COMES NEXT. But so far so good.

Enjoy a very nice Cubs first inning:

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