"The Cubs had not lived up to the lofty expectations bestowed upon them after a big offseason. They were 4-6 and already looking way up at the pesky Milwaukee Brewers, who had sprinted out to an 8-2 start."
"Since World War II, there has only been ONE instance of the Cubs winning only 4 of their first 10 games in a season and still making the playoffs (2007)."
"Cade Horton walked off the mound Friday in Cleveland, and it was revealed Tuesday afternoon that he would have season-ending surgery on his elbow."
"Reeling from the Horton news, the Cubs' bats finally woke up; they went out and beat the Rays in back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday night to claim the series and climb back to 6-6 overall."
The Cubs began the season with a disappointing 4-6 record, struggling to meet expectations. Historical data shows only one instance since World War II where the Cubs made the playoffs after a similar start. Injuries to key players, including Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd, have compounded the team's challenges. However, the Cubs rebounded by winning two consecutive games against the Rays, bringing their record to 6-6. The early season has been a reminder of the unpredictability of baseball.
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