The Cubs lead the series, three games to two, and will be host to the final two games, if necessary.

The Cubs lead the league in relatives' funerals during the season.

The Cubs struck quickly and led, 6-0, after two and a half innings.

The Cubs lead the all time series 1096-1054.

The Cubs led the National League in losses last year with 96.

It went for a double, two runs crossed and the Cubs led by three.

The Cubs led the game 3-0, holding a series lead of 3-2.

The Cubs were leading 3 to 1 and coming to bat in the bottom of the fourth when the rain delay began.

After losing the first two games by scores of 9-2 and 13-4, the Cubs led going into the ninth inning.

The Cubs now led by 5-1, and they didn't stop there.