Extra bases

By Carrie Muskat

September 16, 2013

• The Cubs saw their 51st one-run game on Sunday, a 3-2 loss to the Pirates. Chicago is 20-31 in those games, and the 51 contests is tied for the most in the NL and tied for third in all of baseball. Only the Marlins and White Sox have more one-run losses (both at 32).

Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat.