Cubs @ Rockies: Series Thread (Games 6-9)
The 3-2 Cubs take their game to loftier climes for the next four games. The offensive core of Happ, Contreras, and especially Suzuki have been scalding the ball thus far and should be happy to have thin air and broad power alleys in front of them. See below for daily matchups.
Game 6, Thursday, April 14, 7:40 pm central
CHC: LHP Justin Steele (1-0, 0.00)
COL: LHP Kyle Freeland (0-1, 12.27)
Steele appeared unbothered by the cold and gave a commanding performance in his first start of 2022. He sat 93-94 and showed a decent slider--stuff that should generally play if it is accompanied by at least average command.
After a very successful 2018 and very disappointing 2019, Freeland has looked like a slightly above average pitch-to-contact starter for the last couple seasons. He was unable to get out of the 4th inning in his first start and allowed five earned runs on 5 hits, 2 walks, and a HBP. Two of those runs scored after he had exited. He collected 6 strikeouts in the process.
Game 7, Friday, April 15, 7:40 pm central
CHC: RHP Marcus Stroman (0-0, 1.80)
COL: RHP German Marquez (0-0, 1.29)
Game 8, Saturday, April 16, 7:10 pm central
CHC: RHP Mark Leiter Jr. (0-0, -.--)
COL: RHP Antonio Senzatela (0-0, 2.70)
Game 9, Sunday, April 17, 2:10 pm central
CHC: LHP Drew Smyly (1-0, 0.00)
COL: LHP Austin Gomber (0-0, 5.79)
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