MLB Roundup: Cubs' home streak flips, Sanchez's scoreless run ends, Happ reaches 1,000 hits
By
Charlie Wright
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
The article covers three MLB storylines: (1) The Chicago Cubs' dramatic home record swing from a 15-game winning streak to an 8-game losing streak at Wrigley Field; (2) Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless innings streak ending at over 50 frames during a start against the Padres; (3) Ian Happ reaching the 1,000 career hits milestone.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Cubs couldn't lose at Wrigley Field early in the year. Now, they can't buy a win at home.
Chicago is the first team to follow a 15-game home winning streak with an eight-game losing streak (h/t Jesse Rogers of ESPN).
Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez navigated through six spotless innings on Wednesday against the Padres, pushing his scoreless streak past 50 frames.
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