A previous post looked at some of the longest batting streaks by Cubs other than hits and home runs, including Hank Sauer scoring runs in 15 games in a row, Stan Hack making singles in 22 straight.
A series of previous posts documented unusual game-ending plays involving the Cubs, including by outfielders, pitchers and catchers.
This final entry looks at rare plays by infielders.
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Having written about wins and losses by the Cubs that ended on:
1. Strikeout/throwout double plays
2. Players caught on attempted straight steals
3. Pickoffs
4. Outs at bases on last-play hits
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Before this season is over, somebody likely will become the 1,500th player in the Modern Era to make a hit as a member of the Cubs.
From the start of 1901 through the end of 2021, the count stood.
Third in a series of post about players whose only home run as a Cub was a grand slam.
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Fun with percentages:
Since 1876, in regular-season games, the Cubs have hit 14,659 home runs.
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