 Despite the slump, the Cubs only managed to remain half a game behind the Brewers, who managed to lose thirteen of eighteen games.They closed out the final weeks of the season by having a successful home stand, where they won five of six games and took a three and a half game lead over the Brewers.At their final home game, the Cubs' organization reported that they had set a franchise attendance record of 3,252,462 fans over the season.