Cubs Make History With Two 10-Game Win Streaks in May

The Chicago Cubs are rewriting their own history books, and they're doing it before summer even starts.

On May 8, the Cubs defeated the Texas Rangers 7-1 to complete their second 10-game winning streak of the season. The last time Chicago pulled off this rare achievement was 1935, nearly 90 years ago.

The win came during a brutal stretch of 23 games in 24 days that pushed the pitching staff to its limits. When veteran pitcher Matthew Boyd went down with a knee injury he got playing with his kids at home, the team needed someone to step up fast.

Enter Ben Brown, a reliever who got the call to become a starter with almost no notice. He delivered four no-hit innings, allowing only a single walk while striking out three batters.

"We couldn't have asked for anything more," said manager Craig Counsell. "He was dialed in. He was sharp. He was pounding the strike zone."

Brown needed just 46 pitches to get through four innings, giving the Cubs' offense plenty of time to take control. Seiya Suzuki launched a two-run homer, and Michael Busch capped the scoring with a three-run double.

The Cubs have now won 20 of their last 23 games. They're only the fifth team in baseball history to have two winning streaks of at least 10 games before their 40th game of the season.

The Ripple Effect

What makes this streak special isn't just the wins. It's how they're getting them.

The Cubs have used 21 different pitchers across these 23 games, with seemingly everyone contributing at crucial moments. Before the Rangers game, pitching coach Tommy Hottovy showed his staff a card tracking their recent workload, lit up in red to show how hard they'd been pushed.

"I've never been more proud of a group," he told them.

Second baseman Nico Hoerner noticed the team effort too. "It's cool how many different places it's come from on our roster," he said. "Every part of the roster has been huge for big moments in parts of these streaks."

Brown credited the team's balance for taking pressure off the pitching staff. "Our pitching staff is just better because our defense is so good," he explained. "Our pitching staff can breathe a little bit because our offense is playing so well."

Ian Happ extended his career-best on-base streak to 29 games, showing the kind of consistency that defines this Cubs team. The roster depth means no single player has to carry the load alone.

The Cubs are proving that success doesn't always come from superstar performances but from an entire team stepping up when called upon.