To say that Ian Happ was struggling prior to Game 4 of the NLDS would have been an understatement. The longest-tenured member of the Chicago Cubs was pitiful in the Wild Card Round against the San Diego Padres, notching just one hit in 11 at-bats while striking out six times (against zero walks).
Things hadn't been any better through the first three games against the Milwaukee Brewers, as Happ had just one hit in 10 at-bats in the first three games of the Divisional Round.
Then, facing elimination against Brewers ace Freddy Peralta in the first inning of Game 4, Happ won back the goodwill of the entire fanbase.