This recap is written by BP-Wrigleyville contributor David Blumberg. Top Play (WPA): With the bases loaded and none out in the top of the ninth, Starlin Castro hit a hard grounder to third off Pirates closer Mark Melancon that bounced over the head of Josh Harrison (.399). Castro’s single would score Anthony Rizzo and Jorge […]
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Game Nine Recap: Padres 5 Cubs 4
Top Play (WPA): With the Cubs leading 4-2 in the top of the seventh, Brian Schlitter had Wil Myers in an 0-2 hole with two outs and two men on. Schlitter threw a 96 mph fastball tailing in towards the right-handed batter that, to all watching, appeared to be strike three. The home plate umpire […]
Game Eight Recap: Cubs 5 Reds 0
Top Play (WPA): Anthony Rizzo blasted a 1-1 fastball (.141) that defied strong inward blowing winds before eventually landing in the construction site right-field “bleachers.” The 89 mph fastball was about belt-high, middle-in and also scored Dexter Fowler, who led off the game with a double to left. It was nice to see Rizzo get […]