Thursday's 17-8 Cubs loss to the Phillies gave the Cubs an unmatched, and unpleasant first in MLB history.

The 2021 Cubs are the first MLB team ever to twice in a season hold a lead of 7 or more runs, only to lose by 8 or more runs. This set of circumstances first befell them during the current season back on 6/30, when a 7-0 lead over the Brewers ended up as a 15-7 Cubs defeat.

Dave Miedema