Remember this incredible cover from last year, when Kris Bryant walked the Cubs off against the Indians?
This week's regional cover: The @Cubs are bringing confidence, optimism & joy to Wrigleyville http://t.co/7cduw4OP2N pic.twitter.com/19ZG0N3s8W
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 25, 2015
I still smile widely when I look at it.[adinserter block=”1″]
Well, SI has done it again, this time with Sunday’s Javy Baez walk-off:
This week's regional cover: @ESQPolitics on the @Cubs' history-making start https://t.co/k3EvCxx8qH pic.twitter.com/VONx67eGZj
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 10, 2016
There is so much to love about that shot. The jubilation of Baez’s waiting teammates. Baez’s leap as he reaches the plate. But I think my favorite part is the helmet, laying perfectly still on the baseline after being tossed in celebration.
For the record, no, I do not believe in curses or jinxes, and I have absolutely no qualms about the Cubs getting the treatment on this one.
Great moment. Great cover. That is all.