Yesterday’s win was tempered a bit by Jon Lester’s early exit (more on that later), but it nevertheless overall made for a really nice home opener, especially given the horrifying road trip that preceded it.
Cubs have the 4th best offense in baseball by wRC+. (via FanGraphs) pic.twitter.com/gxnUm1OkXv
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) April 9, 2019
We've heard about Kyle Schwarber going back to a swing similar to his days at IU, so a quick GIF comparing a 2013 HR (via @BigTenNetwork) and today in the home opener. pic.twitter.com/wXgHRknXLU
— Cubs Insider (@realcubsinsider) April 9, 2019
Can't blame this on Joe Maddon: "Adversity is a good thing for the soul, brother." https://t.co/bpQ0cxQX1E
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) April 9, 2019
Kyle Ryan's release point is insane — no other MLB lefty has such an extreme release point towards the first base side. pic.twitter.com/bbNvU0zcud
— Brendan Miller (@CubsRelated) April 8, 2019
Very encouraging outing for Carl Edwards Jr. with the @IowaCubs tonight: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB. 28 pitches, 19 strikes. One hit was an infield single, other hit was a slapped single through a shift. Inherited a bases-loaded jam and got out of it.
— Alex Cohen (@voiceofcohen) April 9, 2019
It’s good to be home. #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/sHwyZo4qhh
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 9, 2019
Forgot to post this one. Javy Baez #ElMago makes a whirling throw to first. @javy23baez @Cubs @BleacherNation @realcubsinsider pic.twitter.com/6s4dpDxyFW
— MBDChicago (@MBDChicago) April 9, 2019