The Chicago Cubs remain in first place in the National League Central entering a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (not pictured) during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: David Kohl, David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports)
But the Cubs' record on the road this season - 21-33 - is worse than any team in the division. And in terms of winning percentage, the Miami Marlins are the only team in the National League that has been worse away from home.
On top of that, baseball players have been known to be rather superstitious. So the Cubs' decision to bring their home white jerseys - that they're not allowed to wear in games at GABP - and hang them in their lockers for good luck makes sense to them:
This season, the Cubs are 5-7 against the Reds and have won just two of their six games at GABP.