Can Sanchez’s Dominance Propel Phillies to a Crushing Victory Over Cubs?
The Cubs are hopeful that they can make the playoffs this year. Last season, they did make it, and they even won their first playoff series. The success didn’t last too long as they were eliminated by the Brewers. They added Alex Bregman in the offseason to replace Kyle Tucker, a move that has been lauded by most people. Then the next priority was signing Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Horner to deals. Both of those have been accomplished, so the team should be locked in and distraction free, right? Not quite. The team just was dealt some terrible news. Just like last year when they lost Justin Steele, they lost Cade Horton for the year. He had an awesome rookie season and missed the playoffs. This year he lasted 7.1 innings before being shelved. Today they send out Javier Assad. He has experience in the rotation, and looked good in his first start this season, going 5.2 innings, allowing just one hit, two walks, and no runs. Phillies hitters have been successful against him, though, going .265 in 34 at-bats.



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