Having fun, fun, fun.

My Chicago Cubs have learned to have fun. Playing baseball. Therefore, they are winning. Yes, I know it's only 10 games into the season. But the Cubs have a winning record. Six wins. Four losses.  Yes, I know there are still 152 games left to play. A whole lot can happen. Good and bad. But I'm expecting mostly good. Because the Cubs are having fun. No longer merely going through the motions of playing baseball.  Even when they lose a game. It's fun. Having the opportunity to come back. The next day. And win.  The Cubs have yet to lose two games in a row. This ain't what it used to be like. The old Cubs would have lost several straight by now. And be mired in last place. Oh, they'll have a losing streak. That's the nature of baseball's long, long season. The best of the good hitters make out. Two out of three times. But a hit, once every three at bats. That's very good. Makes one an elite baseball player. On Friday, the Cubs brought up a highly-touted rookie third baseman. Kris Bryant. For his major league debut. He went hitless. And struck out three times. But on Saturday, Bryant was back in the line-up. For his second game in the big leagues. He had learned something. Reached base five times. With two hits and three walks. He had learned his lesson well. From Day One. To become more selective with the pitches. And he was having fun, fun, fun. The Cubs entered the ninth inning. Leading 6-2. But the Cubs had a relapse. Playing like the Cubs of old. San Diego rallied for four runs in the ninth. Tying the score. But unlike the team of old, the Cubs forced extra innings. They overcame the ninth inning disappointment. And won the game, 7-6, in the 11th inning. With Bryant getting his second major league hit. Keeping the winning rally alive. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. The Cubs find a way to win. A game they might have easily lost in the old days. Meanwhile, I'm refreshed. Enjoying being a lifelong Cubs fan. Having fun, fun, fun. Isn't that what life is supposed to be all about? --Jim Broede