Sammy Sosa hit the most home runs, 545, of any Cub.
But he never hit the team's first of the season, something that 106 other Cubs have done since 1876, first year of the National League.
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As each new season begins, every batter hopes to get off to a strong start.
Some achieve their goal.
Others are bitterly disappointed.
Using tools at baseball-reference.com, I developed lists of.
It's never too early to set batting records.
Here are marks that the Cubs can shoot for on Opening Day, based on analysis of box scores from each of their first games of the Modern Era, 1901-2022.
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On Thursday, June 26, 1997, the Cubs began a 4-game series at home against the Astros.
The Astros, despite a 38-39 record, were in first place in the Central Division.
The Cubs, at 29-47, were.
A previous post described in detail the Cubs' team-record winning streak at home against any opponent: 19 in a row against the Braves.
It began with a win on Sept. 23, 1921, and continued through.