Cubs Notch Second 10-Game Win Streak of Season

The Chicago Cubs notched their second 10-game winning streak of the season Friday night, defeating the Texas Rangers 7-1 and marking the first time the franchise has accomplished the feat twice in one year since 1935.

Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games while Michael Busch delivered a three-run double that helped fuel the victory. The Cubs, now 27-12, have won 20 of their last 23 games, with three consecutive losses separating the two streaks. This surge has come early, by May 8, underscoring the team's rapid hot start.

Manager Craig Counsell highlighted the rarity of the achievement. "That means you're doing something that's pretty rare, and I think we realize that," he said. He credited a well-rounded performance, including strong pitching and timely hitting under pressure, as the recipe for recent success. "If you break it to small things, it's just come and play a good game today, and we played a really good game today," Counsell added.

The Cubs' accomplishment places them in elite historical company. In 1906, the team had four such streaks, but none since until this season. The 1935 Cubs, managed by Charlie Grimm and featuring Hall of Fame catcher Gabby Hartnett...