MESA, Ariz. — Justin Steele has never issued five walks in a major-league game. So the five he threw against the Padres on Sunday were a clear indication that he was feeling off.
“I just felt like I was moving underwater for most of the day,” Steele said after coming out of the Cubs’ 5-2 walk-off win. “I was constantly having to make adjustments out there, so that’s one of those outings I was dealing with today. But moving forward, just got to make sure I’m firing on all -cylinders.”
Steele’s start ended after three innings.