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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) \u2014 Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs<\/a> beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday night for their second 10-game winning streak this season.<\/p>\n

Chicago (27-12) has won 20 of its last 23 games, with three consecutive losses separating those long win streaks<\/a>. It’s the first time since 1935 the Cubs have two 10-game winning streaks in a season. The only time they had more was in 1906 with four.<\/p>\n

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