# Cubs Win When They Score First

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Podcast: [Oakland Athletics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-athletics-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463312)
Published: 2026-06-03T00:12:58+00:00
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The Cubs are dominating when they score first—going 10-0 at home and 20-26 overall when leading off, versus a steep nosedive when trailing to start. Their power surge continues with homers in five straight games, though they’ve hit just one in four lately—a rarity since mid-2023. Flashback to June 2, 2001: a 12-game win streak capped by a huge Brewers rout, with the Cubs leading their division by 3.5 games. Today, Jameson Taillon, struggling in his last three outings (high ERA, homers allowed), faces Gage Jump—a high draft pick making his MLB debut after a solid Triple-A run, but shaky in his first start (9 hits, 4 runs in 5 innings). This is a pivotal matchup: Taillon must keep the ball in the park, while Jump gets his shot against a team that’s been tough to beat when they strike first. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5877773e4024c23f

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