Chicago Cubs: Perception, rather than reality, shapes Cubs fandom

Perception as Fact

The biggest mistake Cubs fans tend to make is that the perception – even when broadly accepted – is to be taken as fact. Because of a few nationally-televised games that saw the Cubbies scoring few runs, it was assumed and accepted that the Cubs struggle to score. Reality is only two teams – the Yankees and Red Sox – score more runs per game than the Cubs. Still, many hold on to a flawed perception that the team is struggling to score.

In terms of overall performance, saner minds should prevail here as well. Many perceive the Brewers as the team to beat in the National League Central. Yet it’s the Cubs, not the Brewers, who boast the fewest losses in the NL to-date. The Cubs also have beaten the Brewers in seven of their eight games this season. This is not to say that the Brewers should be taken lightly, but to accept a reality that has the Cubs chasing the Brewers is to not accept facts.

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While it may feel good to chase down success, this article should serve as a challenge to all Cubs fans. Accept a reality based on facts and information and ignore the reality forged through perception and flawed logic.

It’s time we perceive the 2018 Cubs team as the team to beat in the National League.