Cubs' Counsell attributes recent hot streak to Taylor Swift candle

The Chicago Cubs have won three straight games and seven of 10 overall, and manager Craig Counsell said a Taylor Swift candle has brought the club some good fortune.

"I was gifted a Taylor Swift candle, and we've been lighting that before games in my office, clubhouse manager Danny Miller (and I)," Counsell told Marquee Sports' Taylor McGregor earlier this week.

The Cubs scored 11 unanswered runs after trailing the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 to secure a three-game sweep after a 14-10 victory.

"We've been on a nice little run here, so we're going to credit Taylor Swift," Counsell added.

The Cubs improved to 68-66 on the season and sit 5.5 games back of a wild-card spot.