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Cubs Swinging for Wrigley Record

Lovable losers are on pace for record 62 home wins

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(Newser) – Shhh, don't jinx it: The Chicago Cubs not only lead the National League, they're playing better at home than on the road. The lovable losers are 26-8 at Wrigley Field, a record they last held before going to (and losing) the World Series in 1918. Now they're on pace for 62 home wins, a first for the team that some say is cursed.

"It's just a coincidence," Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says. But in a superstitious sport, players note that Derrek Lee has hit 11 of his 13 dingers at Wrigley. In fact, several Cubs are playing better at home—Fukudome is batting .377, and often erratic Ryan Dempster has seven wins there. Coincidence? With 17 of 26 June games on the road, they'll soon find out.

Chicago Cubs' Mark DeRosa, right, celebrates with closer Kerry Wood after the Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 10-9 in a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2008 in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs' Mark DeRosa, right, celebrates with closer Kerry Wood after the Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 10-9 in a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2008 in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
There's a lot of history lurking within the friendly confines; the Cubs are on pace to set another record there.
There's a lot of history lurking within the friendly confines; the Cubs are on pace to set another record there.   (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file)
Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hits a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hits a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome of Japan, is hitting .207 on the road and .377, including all three of his homers, at home.
Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome of Japan, is hitting .207 on the road and .377, including all three of his homers, at home.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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