Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022
Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers filled with MLB debuts, Jonathan Villar to IL
The Cubs called up right-hander Matt Swarmer to start Game 1 against the Brewers on Monday, making his MLB debut.The Cubs doubleheader against the Brewers Monday – a long day after a 12-inning game the day before – started with celebration.
“It’s been a morning of congratulating all the guys for being up here,” Cubs manager David Ross said after a series of call-ups. “Happy for a lot of those guys that have put in the hard work and who you get to reward to come up in an environment like today, beautiful day on a holiday weekend.”
Game 1 featured starting pitchers making their MLB debuts on both sides: right-hander Matt Swarmer for the Cubs and lefty Ethan Small for the Brewers.