Cubs starter Drew Smyly has struggled for almost two months but steadfastly believes better times are ahead. Exclusive story by JDietzSports.
Strike up a conversation with Cubs starter Drew Smyly and there's one thing you notice right away: He's so laid-back and chill.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service In the third inning, he failed to produce an out on two ground balls hit back to the mound, the second of which could have been a double play if the throw wasn't high and wide of second base.
"I could have thrown the ball better, but at the same time I made a lot of really good pitches," Smyly said the next day."Didn't really get it to go my way. I mean I cost myself four outs with back-to-back double plays that I didn't turn in first inning. "Movement on my pitches, the execution's been really good. Just one of those tough times where it seems like a lot of hits are falling. ...
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