Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Monday 9/14, 6:40 CT

Monday notes… EIGHT HUNDRED: The Cubs’ first run tonight will be their 800th of the season. They have scored an 800th run in only 12 seasons since 1901, most recently 2023, when they finished with 819, their eighth most in a season. This century, they also scored 808 in 2016, 814 in 2019, 822 in 2017 and 855 in 2008. Those 855 are the Cubs’ third most ever, behind 998 in 1930 and 982 in 1929. At their current average of 5.33 per game, the Cubs will finish this season with 863. (Courtesy BCB’s Jo

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