Maybe fans of other sports claim they see something new or different at every game they attend, but I believe it’s more a baseball thing and not just because I know several fans that like to outdo other fans. While there are certain plays, string of plays that are pretty rare, I think we’re missing the big picture.

All one has to do is consult, “Today in baseball” to see how frequently the absurd occurs. Case in point, the number of blow-outs seems rather high this year. I’m cognizant because of how many times the ’26 Cubs have been involved in true drubbings. As of a week ago, they led the game in 10+ run outputs. They were also undefeated in games they scored 10+ runs. However, it really hasn’t translated as well as one would hope/expect.

As for the drubbings, the Cubs have won games17-3, 19-2, 17-5, 23-3, and 16-2, but were blown out 17-1 and 18-3. That sounds absurdly high for one team in one season. But because of recency bias, I know that it’s not that unique.

Recently, the Reds lost three consecutive games; 14-1, 20-0 and 13-9. That’s a whopping 47 runs allowed over three days. I know what the Chicago media and Cub fans were saying and thinking after all of their blow-outs, but I haven’t read or heard how Cincy is reacting. We tend not to think crap happens elsewhere (unless it happens to our enemy).

Without going into the specifics, the Mariners and Brewers have been involved in some high-scoring lopsided games this year. And because it’s happening in the here now, we assume it’s a rarity.

For the record, on this day in baseball history; the ’24 Cards whomped Brooklyn 17-3, the ‘26 Cardinals beat the Phillies 23-3, and the ’75 Pirates famously crushed the Cubs 22-0.

On the other side of the ledger, 4-no-hitters were recorded, including Mr. Perfect (Tom Browning) was perfect in 1988 on this day in baseball history.

Likely, the winner of this year’s World Series will have ended up on the wrong side of a rout or two and their fans will likely forget the really bad days.