Ben Brown pitched four scoreless innings for the Chicago Cubs, allowing no hits and striking out one batter. His performance was highlighted by 31 strikes out of 46 pitches.
Key points
Ben Brown pitched four innings without allowing runs or hits
He threw 31 strikes out of 46 pitches
His performance was a highlight for the Cubs
Brown faced one batter over the minimum
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Today’s Reflections
I would say, “Mr. Brown! You did an excellent job!”, but you would probably think I was talking to myself.
So, ….. “Ben-nie, Ben-nie, Ben-nie and the Cubs!” Hmph, cheesy.
Ben Brown delivered Friday night, four innings pitched, no runs, no hits, 31-of-46 pitches for strikes, one batter over the minimum. Excellent. What ever else could the Cubs need from the mound?!
Javier Assad, come on down! 3.2 IP of shutout ball, a hit and walk, 26-of-41 pitches strikes. And if the Cubs needed any more — Ethan Roberts pitched a solid inning and didn’t hurt himself on a chunk of metal!
The offense showed itself off below. Hope they keep it going during the rest of the road trip!
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Paranjoy Goswami (Total Pro Sports): MLB Rumors: Two Teams Emerge As Early Landing Spots For Freddy Peralta. “The Athletics are in a playoff race this year, but need some help with their starting pitching to sustain their challenge” said Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated. ….. “The Cubs need somebody to eat innings and carry the torch in the rotation. A trade to the Cubs would also reunite him with his former manager, Craig Counsell.”
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