Cubs Spend Thursday’s Off Day Having Enjoyable

Bonding over a Churchill Downs victory, the North Siders rallied behind Alex Bregman’s successful horse, fueling crew chemistry simply because the high-stakes National League playoff race intensifies.

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What is up, Cubs followers?

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And welcome again to Cubs Roundtable.

I’m Joey Polizzi, speaking about all issues Cubs.

And the Cubs had a particular form of off day on Thursday.

Instead of simply going straight to Cincinnati to organize for a giant three-game collection in opposition to the Reds at Great American Ball Park, the Cubs made a pit cease in Kentucky at Churchill Downs to observe Alex Bregman’s horse, Act of Parliament, race.

It was an excellent bonding expertise for this Cubs crew, and the Cubs had been having numerous enjoyable with it.

And you have a look at what this Cubs crew has carried out this 12 months, and it is, it, it is obvious that they are, they are a very shut bunch, knit group, and that was evident after Alex Bregman’s horse, Act of Parliament, received the race on Thursday night.

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You can see the Cubs crew rejoice with Bregman after his horse received.

You noticed guys like Miguel Amaya, Javier Assad, Daniel Palencia, Matthew Boyd, Kevin Gausman.

They had been all celebrating in the midst of the celebration with Bregman.

And even Craig Counsell acquired in on the enjoyable.

He was in the midst of that celebration as nicely.

And it is, it is bizarre seeing Counsell present that a lot emotion as a result of Counsell by no means does throughout video games.

So clearly exhibits that, you recognize, Counsell’s having some enjoyable together with his gamers, and the gamers are having enjoyable with each other.

And the Cubs now will shift their focus to a giant three-game collection in opposition to the Reds.

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Nine video games remaining for the Cubs within the common season.

Three in opposition to the Reds this weekend.

Then they acquired three video games subsequent week, after which one other three video games to finish the common season in opposition to the Red Sox.

So the Cubs seeking to maintain onto the highest wildcard spot.

Right now they’re tied with the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Padres are only one recreation behind them.

So a decent, shut race within the National League Wild Card race.

But hopefully, you recognize, Thursday’s an off day, bonding with each other, watching Alex Bregman’s horse wins simply makes this group so much nearer than they had been already had been.

But let me know what you guys take into consideration the Cubs spending their off day in Kentucky watching Alex Bregman’s horse win that race.

And as at all times, guys, go Cubs go.

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