Plate discipline and getting on base no matter what is the primary reason he is so much better this year. Chasing fewer balls forces pitchers to throw better pitches, also a big reason for his improvement.
Chicago Cubs 2026
Happ needs a couple days off. 4 KO's tonight. Batting .168 for the last 30 games and hitless for the last 7 games with 9 KO's in 19 at bats.
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
gave up another 2 runs tonight.
A couple of games off is being kind. He should get in the game for late game defense only. He has absolutely zero confidence. What I really don't understand is if Counsell is bent on him getting AB's.....why hit him anywhere, but 9th? He's a rally killer. That said, on the Cubs, the 9th hole is a big spot with PCA up next in the order. Just not seeing the thought process there.
They need Palencia back BADLY. With Webb and Zeferjohn, they shorten the game significantly.
Happ with a G.S.* tonight.
How can CC keep penciling him into the 4-5-6 slot ????
(* That's Golden Sombrero, not Grand Slam.)
Gotta love sports fans. Cubs win. One of the key acquisitions pitches like we hoped he would. Key rookie hits a home run and gets his average up to .300. Two key guys in the middle of the order who have underperformed for the season go 3 for 7. Webb pitches a perfect ninth for the save. Even the Brewers lose. And all the posts are about negative occurrences.
Good win. Go Cubs.
Good win. Go Cubs.
What's wrong with those posters? Glad we aren't like them!