Third in a series of posts about the rebirth of the Cubs franchise in 1874, after a 2-year hiatus caused by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
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Since 1876, first year of the National League, the Cubs have a winning record of Opening.
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Today's game will conclude the Cubs' 148th season in the National League.
It will be the 75th season that they have ended on the road and the 5th in a row, tying for their longest such streak.
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