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Javier Assad’s performance vs. Rockies sets up Cubs well for win Tuesday, bullpen day Wednesday

Chicago Sun-Times | April 3, 2024

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 02: Javier Assad #72 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch in the first inning agains the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on April 02, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776096177

Right-hander Javier Assad’s season debut Tuesday was important not only for the outcome of the game but also for the Cubs’ upcoming pitching plans.

In the Cubs’ 12-2 victory against the Rockies, Assad did everything the team could have asked of him. His six scoreless innings gave the offense a chance to run up the score.

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