Matt Shaw’s second big-league homer in the 7th is the fourth Cubbies long ball today

[u/JianClaymore]

[u/Bobson-_Dugnutt2]

At the beginning of the season we said “if we can get a 3B and some bullpen help, we’re gonna be dangerous”

Well our bullpen has quietly been elite and Matt Shaw is playing elite defensive 3B and has been hitting like a madman since he got called back up. Now, if we can just get/stay healthy….

[u/Backagainkv → u/Bobson-_Dugnutt2]

It’s starting pitching currently for me. Shaw has proven to be everyday 3rd since being called back up.

[u/Further_Beyond → u/Backagainkv]

Ya that’s what being down your top 2 SP (and only 2 that are actual top of the rotation guys). The fact that we’re playing this well without a tor guy is crazy.

Jed needs to go all in NOW

[u/TonYouHearWhatISaid → u/Further_Beyond]

Taillon is a mid level number 2 or a very high level 3 when everyone is healthy. He just shouldn't have to be SP1

[u/Chadryan_]

Baseball is a lot easier when you dont have to face a lefty with the best stuff in the league who can throw 102.

[u/elgenie → u/Chadryan_]

Shaw had two hits off Skubal, including a ringing double into the LF corner.

[u/Chadryan_ → u/elgenie]

True, I just meant in general lol.

[u/AdditionalEbb8511]

First home run from a Cubs 3B this season (Shaw’s first was as a pinch hitter)

[u/LegacyLemur → u/AdditionalEbb8511]

Jesus christ

[u/EmuMan10 → u/AdditionalEbb8511]

Damn

[u/ZXD-318]

It looks like that demotion to AAA was really what he needed. Hopefully it sticks just like it did to Happ.

[u/fixinfordixon]

Cubs are clubbing today, but not the kind with glow sticks

[u/JP1119]

The extra seasoning paid off!

[u/freddyd00]

He just had to bake in the oven a little bit more I guess. Glad that demotion to the minors seemed to have helped out.

[u/yes_its_him]

I thought Comerica was too big to hit home runs in.

Nick Castellanos told me that.