Cubs’ Pitching Shines in Wild Card Win, Will Key Potential DS Success

AP Photo/Nam HuhThere were many appealing aspects of the Cubs’ win against the Padres earlier this week, with their defense stealing the show and timely hitting providing just enough offense. Though the bats didn’t really wake up during the three-game set, key home runs from Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly gave them the win on Tuesday. Michael Busch‘s seventh-inning blast on Thursday provided insurance as they went on to clinch the series with a 3-1 victory.

That said, scoring only six runs in a three-game span forced the pitching staff to step up. It was the combined effort of the starters and relievers that eventually propelled the Cubs to the Division Series. Matthew Boyd was nothing short…