Yeah, can't believe they gave Fowler a triple. It was a long run, but Marte got there and dropped a fly ball that a major leaguer should catch. Luckily, AJ pulled a Houdini to get out of the jam.
You can definitely see the difference in philosophy between these 2 teams. Starlin Castro has been a solid player for the Cubs in the past. Even so, he was really bad earlier in the year. Maddon used him sparingly because he didn't deserve to play. Jordy Mercer was really good last year but has been horrible this year. Hurdle bends over backwards to get him in the game at the expense of better players.
And no wonder... the Cubs have gained ground since Mercer came back. Can anybody explain to me how you don't play your best offensive lineup possible when you are facing a starter with a sub-2 era? Hurdle is maddening at this point.
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