Considering that Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon appeared to be cruising against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, more than a few fans were confused by manager Craig Counsell's decision to remove him after just five innings and 62 pitches. The decision was even more confounding, considering it wasn't as though the team had the kind of insurmountable lead it did on Saturday. With just a 4-1 advantage, Taillon could have been of more use.
As it turned out, the decision was primarily out of Counsell's hands. That's because after the game, a 4-3 win that allowed the red-hot Cubs to sweep the three-game set against the Angels, the manager said Taillon was once again hampered by injury.