The story was all but written by the time Kyle Hendricks departed the game: the Cubs had once again “won a series,” but had left us with the disappointing taste of a lack of a sweep. And sweeps, in series against teams like the Pirates, is what the Cubs really need if they’re going to pull off a miracle comeback on the season.
… and then the Cubs pulled off a miracle comeback in the game.
Down seven runs in the 7th inning, the Cubs stormed back thanks in large pa🐟rt to back-up catcher Christian Bethancourt putting together a career game. It was an impressive bit of resolve, and a really freaking fun win. Enjoy the highlights:
