Okay, let’s see if we can knock this one out in a quicker fashion than usual. Friday home games mean the editorial cycle is more compressed, and I’ve got at least three pieces to publish before 1:20pm CT. The Cubs are coming off a tight victory in the opener that we’ll get to in a bit, and this afternoon’s matchup is a very fun one between Cade Horton and Paul Skenes.
One of the best things about these early games is that, as Mark Grace can attest, they leave plenty of time for other activities later in the day.