Chicago Cubs score 30 unanswered runs, setting franchise record
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Chicago Cubs scored their 30th unanswered run over three games on Tuesday, setting a franchise record. The streak began on Sunday with a comeback from a 2-0 deficit against the Seattle Mariners, ultimately winning 19-2. The Cubs then shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 on Monday and jumped to a 4-0 lead in Tuesday's game against the D-backs. The previous record for unanswered runs over three games was 29, achieved in 1969.
- •Cubs scored 30 unanswered runs over three games.
- •Previous record of 29 unanswered runs was set in 1969.
- •Cubs defeated Mariners 19-2 on Sunday.
- •They shut out the Diamondbacks 7-0 on Monday.
- •Cubs lead 4-0 in Tuesday's game against the D-backs.
- 5:04 AMESPN — Cubs set club record with 30th unanswered run
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs score 30 unanswered runs over 3 straight games, setting franchise record
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Chicago breaks bonkers record that's held since 1969
"The Chicago Cubs are on a roll. They are in the midst of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Monday, the Cubs shut out Arizona 7-0 . The following day, they notched 4 unanswered runs through the end of the 7th inning. As a result, the Cubs set a new mark for unanswered runs scored in franchise history, per Bob Nightengale of […] The post Cubs news: Chicago breaks bonkers record that's held since 1969 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record on Tuesday by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous record of 29 over a three-game stretch in 1969.
"The Cubs set a franchise record Tuesday by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous record of 29 over a three-game stretch in 1969.
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External links- ESPNAug 26, 2026, 5:04 AMCubs set club record with 30th unanswered run
The Cubs set a franchise record Tuesday by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous record of 29 over a three-game stretch in 1969.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:19 AMChicago Cubs score 30 unanswered runs over 3 straight games, setting franchise record
The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record on Tuesday by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous record of 29 over a three-game stretch in 1969.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:33 AMCubs news: Chicago breaks bonkers record that's held since 1969
The Chicago Cubs are on a roll. They are in the midst of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Monday, the Cubs shut out Arizona 7-0 . The following day, they notched 4 unanswered runs through the end of the 7th inning. As a result, the Cubs set a new mark for unanswered runs scored in franchise history, per Bob Nightengale of […] The post Cubs news: Chicago breaks bonkers record that's held since 1969 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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