One of the most common occurrences following a Cubs game this year is a starting pitcher saying he felt good and took a step in the right direction, even if the results weren't great.
On the one hand, what else are they supposed to say?
On the other hand, it makes sense, given the Cubs starting rotation has vastly underperformed in 2018.
Mike Montgomery is no different.
After giving up 7 hits and one run in 5.1 innings Thursday against the Padres, the lanky lefty sat in front of the Chicago media and said he felt like he took a step forward and threw the ball better than his stat line showed.