Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers preview, Sunday 5/10, 1:35 CT
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The Cubs go for the series win.
Sunday notes… STACKING WINS: The Cubs have won eight and lost four of their previous series. They are 3-3 in rubber games of three-game series, including 2-2 on the road. HOLIDAY WINS: The Cubs are 54-72-2 on Mother’s Day since it became an official holiday in 1914.
Their . 430 winning percentage in those games is exactly one percentage point above their . 429 (24-32) on Easter, which is their lowest on any holiday or special day since 1876 or when a holiday became official: .
564: Fourth of July (126-97-3). . 540: Opening Day (80-69-2).
. 520: Closing Day (77-71-2). .