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Cubs adjusting to new reality

SAN DIEGO (MCT) — The Cubs entered Monday night’s game at Petco Park with a five-game losing streak, falling 20 games under .500 after playing at a .655 pace over their previous 29 games.

Before taking on the Padres in the series opener, manager Dale Sveum made a candid admission about the meaninglessness of their win-loss record the rest of the way.

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