Phillies 6, Cubs 5: A passed-ball walkoff

Sep 16 2021 by Bleed Cubbie Blue

 
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That’s a creative way to lose after coming back twice from deficits.

The Chicago Cubs long ago cashed in any postseason hopes for 2021 and sold off their stars. The new guys went through a 12-game losing streak but had played much better recently and had become fun to watch.

This one, though, this 6-5 loss to the Phillies, pissed me off. To come back twice from deficits on late-inning home runs only to lose on a passed ball? Ugh.

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