South Bend Cubs can secure playoff spot during series with Peoria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The South Bend Cubs, with a record of 34-19, lead the Midwest League West Division by five games. They return home this week for a six-game series against the Peoria Chiefs starting June 9. The Cubs need five wins combined with losses by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to clinch a playoff position as the first half of the season concludes on June 18. South Bend has been on a strong run, winning five consecutive series, bolstered by contributions from players like Christian Olivio and Josiah Hartshorn on offense and a solid pitching staff including Jackson Brockett.
- •Cubs lead the division with nine games left in the first half.
- •Cubs' magic number to clinch is five.
- •Series against Peoria runs from June 9-14.
- •Key players include Christian Olivio and Josiah Hartshorn.
- •First half of the season ends on June 18.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — The South Bend Cubs can clinch a playoff spot this week. Here's how
"The South Bend Cubs return home this week with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Here's how.
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