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The Cubs could retain the lead in the NL Central all season long
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs are leading the NL Central by 3.5 games and are on a nine-game winning streak. They are expected to maintain this lead throughout the season.
Key points
- Cubs lead NL Central by 3.5 games
- Cubs on a nine-game winning streak
- Cubs have a strong team this season
- Cubs defeated Padres, Diamondbacks, and Reds
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The Chicago Cubs are atop the National League Central, holding a 3.5 game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals. It has been this way for much of the season, and it could stay like this until 2026 is over.
There are a number of reasons why this season has been so much different that years' past, and it should not come as a surprise that the Cubs are this good. Even with a loaded division chasing their tails, this team is good enough to stave them off.
It is also worth noting that this team is currently on a nine-game heater, with no signs of slowing down. They mowed down the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds to get to this point at 26-12.
Nico Hoerner, , and have led the way at the plate, and and have been stellar on the mound. But, the bats are really the story here.
Q&A
How many games ahead are the Cubs in the NL Central?
The Cubs are currently 3.5 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central.
What is the Cubs' current winning streak?
The Cubs are on a nine-game winning streak.
Which teams did the Cubs defeat during their winning streak?
The Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Cincinnati Reds during their winning streak.