NEWSLETTER
Through 5.0 innings, Adrian Sampson is having himself a DAY.
Not only as the 30-year-old righty struck out six through five scoreless innings, but he is responsible for keeping the closest run-scoring threat of the board.
Practice your PFP’s, boys:
Cubs Righty Adrian Sampson Has Clearly Been Doing His Pitcher Fielding Practice
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