Today’s Reflections
Well, what are you able to say when a pitcher, making his second begin of the season and coming off a horrible season debut, is totally sensible? Well, the Cubs hitters helped — 12 of the Cubs’ 16 strikeouts got here with Hunter Greene on the mound. But credit score is given the place credit score is due.
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That mentioned, the Cubs had been outhit 13-4. The scorching Seiya Suzuki had two of these, together with a double, however with nobody on base, they had been for naught. And the Cubs, who’ve been recipients of loads of walks of late, solely managed one Friday.
Yes, Shōta Imanaga gave up yet one more solo shot, however he stranded the opposite seven baserunners whereas hanging out 5. There is an article under that factors out his huge flaw, however offers him credit score in each different side of his recreation.
But. The bullpen. As proven under, it was straightforward come, straightforward go for Jake Woodford. He’s the reliever that turned Imanaga’s effort to mud, giving up a triple and three-run dwelling run that turned a 1-0 recreation that wasn’t that shut right into a rout which may as nicely been 20-0. Thanks a lot for stopping by, Jake.
Josh has done a great job covering the Cubs’ draft results. I added just a few tales, together with some for first-round decide Cade Townsend, under just for some number of opinion.
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Friday’s Game Stories:
Cubs Analysis of the primary 4 picks of the draft (though none are higher than Josh’s, however that is only for some number of opinion):
Trade Talk:
Assorted Stories:
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Charlie Wright (MLBRumors): Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment. “Right-hander Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, the team announced. Reliever Phil Maton is back from the injured list to take Woodford’s spot in the bullpen.”
Food For Thought:
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