Despite the fact that the Cubs made the second game of Friday’s doubleheader a bullpen game, it looked like a doubleheader sweep was going to happen. A 2-1 lead heading to the ninth, the usually reliable Adbert Alzolay on to close...
Welp. Didn’t happen. Alzolay blew the save opportunity — his second straight, but only his third blown save of the year — and the Cubs had to settle for a split of the twin bill, losing 3-2 to the Reds.
Jose Cuas was the designated “opener” of this bullpen game. He was removed after just three hitters, of whom he retired two.