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Chris Coghlan turns 30

By Blair Sheade

Cubs outfielder Chris Coghlan hit a major milestone on Thursday, he turned 30 years old.

30 is the new 20! Happy birthday, Cogs! pic.twitter.com/oeuPXksMqk
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 18, 2015

The Cubs outfielder struggled in the beginning of the season, hitting .220 in May, but has slowly brought his average up. In the last seven games, Coghlan is hitting .381 with three doubles and five runs scored.

The Cubs will finish their four-game series against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday.

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