Rising up: Cubs power way to 5th straight win
(MLB.com Chicago Cubs)

Though this season`s first half did not evolve as well as the Cubs had hoped, their perfect start to the second half has provided indication they could once again have some fun in October. The defending World Series champs matched a season-best five-game winning streak with Tuesday night`s 5-1 win over the Braves at SunTrust Park.