If you're thinking about highlights from Wednesday's dramatic Chicago Cubs victory, you're probably daydreaming about Matt Shaw's clutch home run, Daniel Palencia's dramatic entrance and subsequent high-wire act or Owen Caissie's diving grab in right. But Colin Rea's gritty start deserves our respect as much as any of those moments.
The bullpen was absolutely cashed heading into Wednesday night, and Craig Counsell needed a strong start from the veteran right-hander - and Rea delivered. He overcame control issues, especially in the early going, and helped lead the Cubs to a third straight win over the first-place Brewers, tossing 5 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs on three hits and five walks.