Key facts
- The Cubs are the first MLB team to lose eight straight home games after winning 15 straight at home.
- The team experienced a significant downturn in home performance.
The Chicago Cubs have entered unfamiliar territory following a deflating extra-inning loss to the Athletics. This defeat marked a historic low for the team, as they became the first in Major League Baseball history to drop eight consecutive games at home after previously achieving a 15-game winning streak at home. The team's performance has taken a sharp and unusual downturn.