Suzuki makes a successful return, but the Cubs lose the game -- and the series. McGrawDHSports
When Kyle Hendricks struck out Pete Alonso with the bases loaded in a tie game Wednesday, it looked like the Cubs had sidestepped the danger zone.
The good news for the Cubs was the successful reappearance of Seiya Suzuki. After not starting in four straight games, Suzuki returned to right field and went 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run and a triple. He had three of the six highest exit velocities in the game, according to Statcast. by signing up you agree to our terms of service While Javier Assad will get the start Friday, the Cubs could really use a boost from Wesneski, with Smyly struggling and Marcus Stroman on the injured list. Ross suggested Smyly's bullpen stay could be for a"short amount of time." They have two more off-days coming next week.
Hendricks ended up with a decent outing, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs in 5 innings. The Mets scored the 2 runs on a 2-run homer by who else? Alonso, who belted his fourth home run of the three-game series. Just before the homer, Hendricks appeared to pick off Francisco Lindor at first base, but the call was overturned by a replay review.
Right-hander Phil Bickford was summoned from the bullpen. The former Dodger posted a 16.20 ERA in his first four appearances with the Mets, but he got the job done this time. After Nick Madrigal bunted the runners to second and third, Bickford struck out Christopher Morel, walked Nico Hoerner and struck out Ian Happ to end the game.
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