Taylor Swift-themed candle has sparked a winning streak for the Chicago Cubs, becoming the team’s surprising good luck charm during a crucial stretch of the season.
The Chicago Cubs have been on fire recently, winning nine of their last 12 games and heating up the race for a playoff spot. But amidst this scorching run, there’s something else burning in the Cubs’ clubhouse—a candle named “This Candle Smells Like Taylor Swift.”
This unusual tradition started a couple of weeks ago when Cubs manager Craig Counsell received the scented candle as a gift. The whimsical present quickly became a fixture in his office, with Counsell and clubhouse manager Danny Mueller making a ritual of lighting it before each game. The results have been nothing short of magical.
Since the candle’s debut, the Cubs have gone on one of their best runs of the season, leading Counsell to jokingly credit Taylor Swift for their newfound success. “We’ve gone on a nice little run here, so we’re going to credit Taylor Swift,” Counsell told Marquee Sports Network, smiling as he acknowledged the unusual good luck charm.
The team has embraced the ritual, marking each win on the candle to keep track of its streak. So far, the Cubs have gone 6-1 in the past week, scoring an impressive 73 runs during that stretch—the most by any team in Major League Baseball. To put that into perspective, the next closest team managed just 42 runs in the same period.
The candle’s powers seemed especially potent in the Cubs’ dramatic comeback win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Trailing 10-3 in the fifth inning, Chicago mounted an incredible rally, scoring 11 straight runs to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, priced at $21, is the creation of a local Chicago business called “Candle Babes.” It boasts a burn time of 50 hours and is available in various fragrances, including Beverly Hills and Cactus Blossom. As the Cubs push toward the postseason, this quirky addition to the clubhouse could become an even more essential part of their pre-game routine.
With the Cubs riding high on this hot streak, the team and its fans might be hoping the candle’s flame never goes out. While it’s all in good fun, the Cubs’ recent success can’t be ignored. Whether it’s the skill of the players, the strategy of the coaches, or just a bit of candle-lit luck, something special is happening in Chicago.
As the season winds down and the playoff race heats up, one thing is clear: the Cubs aren’t just playing with fire—they’re burning brighter than ever, and Taylor Swift’s candle might just be the spark they needed.
