Atlanta ace Max Fried shuts down Cubs in first appearance in three months; David Ross on Adbert Alzolay; Javier Assad to start Saturday ... and more:
Newcomer Jeimer Candelario went 9-for-12, Nico Hoerner was 7-for-20, Cody Bellinger was 6-for-18, Dansby Swanson was 5-for-15 and Yan Gomes was 4-for-12.Well, sure, until an ace like Max Fried takes the mound. Then you realize what type of pitchers the Cubs will be up against if they qualify for the postseason.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service "I felt sharper than expected," Fried said."A lot of nervous energy just looking forward to this day for a long time.
"Well, I mean it's 94-plus from the left side and it's got real run to it," Ross said."He's got some cut. The changeup was effective. He was able to land the breaking ball and the backfoot sliders.Saving the day: After searching for a closer for three months, manager David Ross has settled on Adbert Alzolay. The 28-year-old is tied with the Brewers' Devin Williams for most saves over the past month with nine.
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