The Chicago Cubs (18-24) are in third place in the National League Central, 8.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers (27-16).
“I think his timing just continues to get better and better every time you see him in the box,” manager David Ross said. “He’s on a lot of pitches. I think staying on that breaking ball up the middle was really impressive as well.”
“Being able to [hit to the opposite field] means I’m doing a lot of things right … so definitely a good day,” Schwindel added. “[I’ll be] looking to build on that.” Thanks in part to Schwindel, the Cubs have hit a major league-leading 19 homers since May 14, going deep in 10 of 11 games.
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