The Cubs have taken control of the deeply competitive National League Central with a torrid stretch of play. Vibes are immaculate at the Friendly Confines, where the surging home team has now won 13 consecutive games after a walk-off win over the Reds on Tuesday night. It's the longest streak at the venerable ballpark since the 2008 Cubs took 14 straight contests on the North Side.
Michael Busch became the fifth player to have a game-winning hit during the streak. His single back through the box, which Elly De La Cruz gave an interesting effort on, allowed Dansby Swanson to race home from second base and put an abrupt end to extra innings.
