“It’s okay if it’s a blowout. It’s an embarrassment during a game like this. “I didn’t know how boring Cubs baseball had gotten.”

The Chicago Cubs have seen better days. Despite being one of the most storied and recognized teams in baseball, the Cubs are struggling to give their fans something to really cheer on this season.

“You made it at Wrigley! The elusive multi-deck cup snake!” – @jomboy media

The Chicago Cubs currently have a lackluster 23-32 record and sit fourth in the National League Central. The stalwart Cubs – still high on the 2016 World Series win – have faltered.

Chicago Cubs fans at Wrigley Field queue up during the game, fans aren’t too impressed

The Cubs are currently 9.5 games behind first-placed Milwaukee Brewers and 2.5 games behind third-placed Pittsburgh Pirates. With all the losses, the Cubs sometimes struggle to keep their long-time loyal fan base alert at the games. That was evident on Sunday at a game at Wrigley Field.

“I didn’t realize how boring Cubs baseball had gotten.” – @Frank Ferucci

Sunday’s game was played against the St. Louis Cardinals, who went into Sunday 31-23, just behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot in the division.

“Sat in the stands this season. They did the Wave and Cup Snake. Very few actually watched the game. You’re getting too old to sit in the stands” – @EJK

The game stayed close into the eighth inning thanks to 94 pitches over seven innings by Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele. Allowing just one deserved run, Steele gave up to the bullpen in the seventh inning. The camera was fixed on the fans during the 2-2 draw in the eighth inning.

“These guys are even watching the game” – @ Rengfugi’s Revenge

During a close and important game, Chicago Cubs fans at Wrigley Field were seen holding a beer line of stacked beer mugs that stretched several dozen feet into the stands.

“I think it’s better than watching the Cubs” – @SnakDawg

Though the gimmick was met with some glee on social media, Chicago Cubs fans were largely unfazed by the makeshift structure, taking to social media to highlight the sluggishness.

“These people are not baseball fans. Ricketts chased the real Cubs fans away.” – @ Armador Thrash

One fan commented that while such fan antics are to be expected in a game, the home fans have given up. But that’s not exactly appropriate when your team is stuck in a late-stage tie with a key division rival.

“It’s okay if it’s a blowout. It’s an embarrassment during a game like this.” – @kubsmann

The Chicago Cubs would lose the game in extra innings to the Cardinals after Brendan Donovan and Juan Yepez drove in two runs in the top part of the 10th inning.

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“Okay, the beer snakes jumped the shark.” – @Carl Williams

Apparently, the now infamous beer line brought no luck to the Chicago Cubs. Instead, it made the fanbase seem more interested in building than cheering on their team.

Edited by Jodi Whisenhunt