Thursday Flakes: Softball in B1G Tourney, Cubs Win Again and More

TL;DR

The Cubs secured their 13th consecutive win at Wrigley Field, while the Nebraska softball team heads to the Big Ten Tournament as the top seed and ranked #2 nationally.

Key points

Cubs win 13th straight game at Wrigley Field
Nebraska softball team is the number 1 seed in Big Ten Tournament
Nebraska is ranked #2 nationally in softball

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I’ve been a lifelong Cubs fan, so to see them win their 13th straight at Wrigley is awesome. If you want them to lose at home, I have an idea…send me. I’ve been to the friendly confines 7 times and yet to see them win. I’ve seen them lose to the Astros, Reds, Giants (x2), Dodgers (x2) and the Brewers. Just one time I want to see the Cubs win so I can sing “Go Cubs Go”.

Meanwhile, the Husker softball team invades the land of the Turtles to try and win a Big Ten Tournament title. After winning the regular season, the Huskers will carry the number 1 seed and #2 ranking in the country into Maryland and hopefully cruise through the rest of the week. The duo of Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen have been great in the circle, while the Husker offense has obliterated most of the other pitching staffs. Here’s to the softball team, and here are your flakes…

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