Giants 14, Cubs 5: Don’t be cruel, Ryan Pressly

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Someday, we will all look back and laugh when we think of the Cubs’ 14-5, 11-inning loss to the Giants Tuesday evening at Wrigley Field.

Today... is not that day.

And before you get your torches and pitchforks out for Ryan Pressly, remember that he has had his knee drained recently and has pitched only three times in the last 16 days. I’m thinking an IL placement might be coming, perhaps as soon as later this morning.

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