"The Cubs stranded a season-high 17 runners on base tonight against the Phillies, marking their first win when leaving at least 17 on base since June 2, 2018 and their first win at Wrigley Field since July 3, 2010."
"The Cubs left SEVENTEEN runners on base last night! But still won! That's really ... I mean, is it impressive? It's good to win, and they did score seven runs."
"There is something mildly encouraging about pulling out a win in a game for which a loss would otherwise be so easy to explain and be angry about."
The Cubs achieved a victory against the Phillies while stranding a season-high 17 runners on base. This marked their first win with such a high number of left-on-base runners since June 2018 and their first at Wrigley Field since July 2010. Although the win is positive, the high number of missed scoring opportunities raises questions about the team's performance. The situation is intriguing, as it reflects both the challenges and successes of the game, emphasizing the rarity of winning under such circumstances.
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