chicago cubs taylor swift: The Chicago Cubs are experiencing a dramatic turnaround in their season, and the credit may go to an unexpected source: a Taylor Swift candle. With the Cubs winning nine of their last 12 games, manager Craig Counsell and his team are attributing their recent success to a scented candle named “This Candle Smells Like Taylor Swift.
Since receiving the candle, which has become a new ritual in the Cubs’ pre-game routine, the team has been on a roll. They’ve won six of their last seven games, including a thrilling 14-10 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs have scored an impressive 73 runs in their recent seven-game stretch, the highest total for the team in such a span since 1961. This surge in performance has propelled them into serious NL wild-card contention, reducing their playoff deficit to 5 1/2 games as of Thursday.
Counsell shared the story behind the candle with Marquee Sports Network, revealing that he and clubhouse manager Danny Mueller have been lighting it before each game. “We did a great job here, so we give Taylor Swift all the credit, Counsell said, acknowledging the role the candle has played in their turnaround.
The candle, which costs $21 and is produced by Candle Babes, has become a symbol of the Cubs’ newfound momentum. Tally marks are added to the candle’s side after each victory, a quirky testament to the team’s belief in its magical properties.
The Cubs’ remarkable performance under the influence of the Swift candle is not just a fluke. Their recent success stands in stark contrast to the Detroit Tigers, who are also 6-1 in their last seven games but have scored 31 fewer runs over the same period.
With the Cubs hoping to turn what started as a challenging summer into a playoff berth, the Taylor Swift candle has become more than just a quirky superstition; it’s a beacon of hope for fans who remember the sting of missing the playoffs in 2020. If the Cubs can keep up their winning streak, they might just turn their season around and write a baseball love story worthy of a pop song.
