In Sunday’s 13-inning, 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, Cubs pitchers walked Nationals star Bryce Harper six times in seven plate appearances, three of which were intentional, and hit him once. After the game, Washington starter Tanner Roark shared his thoughts on the strategy.
Tanner Roark said was "very, very surprised" that Cubs walked Harper so many times. "I think it's scared baseball."
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) May 9, 2016
So did Cubs manager Joe Maddon play “scared baseball?” Maddon got a kick out of the insinuation.
“I love it.