There’s nothing like an easy victory to set fans’ nerves at ease, and that’s exactly what the Cubs were able to provide on Friday afternoon.
Facing Zack Godley, one of the prospects traded to Arizona in exchange for Miguel Montero, the Cubs drew 6 walks and Addison Russell hit two HR’s to stake the home team to a 6-1 lead and chase the starter after only 3.2 innings. They would go on to score 8 more runs — all unearned, all in the 5th inning — to turn the game into a laugher.
Schwarber out for at least the weekend
Seeing Javier Baez was special for several reason, not least of which is the possibility of replacing some of Kyle Schwarber’s production.