The series this weekend against the Braves has been on Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s mind the last few days. It will be his first time facing the organization he spent seven years with as the hometown kid.
“It’s a really good opportunity for us,” Swanson said in a conversation with the Sun-Times before the Cubs’ 5-3 win Thursday against the Reds. “Because, obviously, they’ve got a good team, and we’ve been playing well. And that’s the point that we’re wanting to get to this season. And to be able to have that challenge in front of us is something really good for us right now.”
