The Cubs lost an ugly game last night against the Dodgers 7-3. However, it’s a new day today and the Cubs can win. Here is some of the latest Cubs news/notes/fun in bullet points.
- Not so fun stat on Jon Lester this season:
Jon Lester, first 7 starts of 2019: 1.16 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 3 HR allowed in 38.2 IP.
Lester in 6 starts since: 7.59 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 9 HR allowed in 32 IP.
— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) June 14, 2019
- But the Cubs did get to Clayton Kershaw:
The Cubs haven’t beat up on Clayton Kershaw like this since Game 6 of the 2016 NLCS…
— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) June 14, 2019
Last 6 #Cubs with leadoff HRs on the first pitch of the game:
Kyle Schwarber – TONIGHT
Anthony Rizzo – 5/1/2018
Ian Happ – 3/29/2018
Anthony Rizzo – 6/14/2017
Junior Lake – 4/12/2014
Alfonso Soriano – 4/12/2009 pic.twitter.com/O6wc6ys49p— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) June 14, 2019
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- And here’s a good Cubs pitcher stat:
Cole Hamels has given up 0⃣ ER in his last 3 starts ?
He is our @Honda Who’s Hot ??? pic.twitter.com/oZ8z7FSVWs
— NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) June 13, 2019
- Kyle Schwarber didn’t waste any time with that leadoff homer:
First pitch from Clayton Kershaw at 7:10 p.m. PT
First run for Cubs at 7:10 p.m. PT.Leadoff homer by Kyle Schwarber to center field.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) June 14, 2019
- Craig Kimbrel is getting ready:
Theo said Kimbrel threw 24 pitches to 5 hitters today: “Went great. Right where he needs to be.”
Will throw another one in a couple days. Theo also said radar gun is where it should be as well.
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) June 14, 2019
And finally, some highlights from the Cubs farm system on Thursday:
- #3 prospect, LHP Brailyn Marquez was excellent again for South Bend. Marquez allowed 4 hits and 1 earned run over 5.0 innings. He struck out 7 in the no-decision.
- RHP prospect, Erich Uelmen continued the strong pitching trend for Myrtle Beach. Uelmen yielded 4 hits and 1 earned run in 6.0 innings. He struck out 2 and walked 3 in the quality start. Uelmen, however, got the loss due to 0 runs on the board from the Pelicans.
- #19 prospect, RHP Tyson Miller struck out 6 in 6 2/3 innings for Tennessee. Miller allowed 6 hits and a pair of runs in the quality start. He earned a no-decision and now has a 2.51 ERA in 13 starts this season.
