Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023
Cubs getting offensive lift from defense-first catcher Yan Gomes
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Catcher Yan Gomes’ clutch at-bat to lift the Cubs over the Rockies on Monday was a familiar sight. A double steal put two men in scoring position. Then, Gomes lined a two-run single into left center field.
“Honestly, put the ball in the air,” Gomes said of his approach. “Especially after they stole, you try to simplify it as much as you can.”
It was his third hit of the night and brought his RBI total to three in the Cubs’ 5-4 win. Gomes’ offense has ticked up this year, compared to his first with the club. It’s a pattern that also bore out when he transitioned from Cleveland to Washington in the middle of his career.