Cubs' Powerhouse Performance Goes Under the Radar

The Chicago Cubs are making waves in Major League Baseball, yet they remain surprisingly unnoticed. Despite boasting the highest home run count and a powerhouse center fielder, their achievements seem to fly under the radar.

In a remarkable game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs showcased their offensive might by hitting nine home runs, culminating in a staggering 17-3 victory. This feat is only matched once in baseball history, yet it was overshadowed by another dramatic home run.

The team's MVP candidate, Pete Crow-Armstrong, is leading the league in several metrics, including Wins Above Replacement (WAR) and Offensive WAR. With 38 homers to his name, he stands as the second-best hitter in baseball and has played every game this season, a rarity in today's load management era.

Despite their scoring prowess, the Cubs find themselves trailing the Brewers by seven games, partly due to their struggle with pitching, having allowed an alarming 209 home runs. This combination of power hitting and pitching woes raises the question: why isn't this team being marketed more aggressively?

Source: defector.com