Manager David Ross, the designated Clark Griswold of this work-related vacation, heads a group of 197 Cubs employees and family members, nearly triple the usual traveling party, for the London Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Everyone was eager to sightsee, take a few selfies and maybe enjoy a pint or two on the Cubs’ first outside-the-box trip since last summer’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.“Super excited to go over there and see what it’s all about,” pitcher Kyle Hendricks said. “I’ve never been to Europe in general, and I think a lot of guys here haven’t. The vibes are pretty good, really high. Obviously it’s a business trip. Got to take care of those two games.
They outscored the Pirates 48-14 while taking all six games since June 13, back when the Pirates led the National League Central by one game. They since have lost nine straight, falling to fourth place. After the sweep it was on to London, where the Cubs have off days Thursday and Friday to shake off the jet lag, relax and have fun.“There are a lot of logistics, but it’s really cool to do something completely different in the middle of a season,” Hoerner said. “Last year the Field of Dreams was really well-run, obviously on a smaller scale as far as travel. MLB did a great job putting that event on and keeping the baseball major-league quality while also doing something really cool.
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