Cubs sport best record in the NL since Sept. 12 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Cubs have been on a dominant tear in the back half of the season, despite being eliminated from playoff contention this season.
The team is 11-4 in their last 15 games, which marks the best record in the NL since Sept. 12. Adding on to the eye-popping stats, only one team in the NL (Mets) has more wins against .500 or better teams than the Cubs.
The team's success is evident in their pitching stats in that time frame. They have the third-best team ERA (2.49) in the majors in the last 15 days, the seventh-best batting average allowed (.217) and the ninth-lowest WHIP (1.15).
Ironically, they rank towards the bottom of the league in plenty of team batting statistics. Notably, they have the sixth-least number of runs (40) in their last 15 games.
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Hayden Wisnewski and Marcus Stroman each rank in the top-15 of pitchers with the lowest ERA in the last 15 days too. The same goes for WHIP.
The Cubs' efforts in the back half of the season point positively toward their potential next season. Their roster is starting to take shape and President Jed Hoyer mentioned his inclination to spend big this offseason.
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