Joe Maddon On Cubs' Uneven Play, Hitting Struggles: 'Really Awkward To Watch'
"The primary component to see it through is patience," Maddon says.
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"The primary component to see it through is patience," Maddon says.
The Cubs' first five picks in the MLB amateur draft have been pitchers.
Rizzo will be the seventh Cubs player to hit lead-off this season.
Jon Lester opposes Zack Wheeler tonight at Citi Field.
The Cubs decided long before Monday they'd use the No. 27 and No. 30 picks on pitchers.
Chicago selected State College of Florida left-hander Brendon Little at No. 27 and LSU right-hander Alex Lange at No. 30.
deGrom induced the Cubs to hit into double plays in four straight innings.
Jon Jay will lead off and play center field for the Cubs when they face Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom, with Ben Zobrist in left field.
Three Cubs were second at their positions: first baseman Anthony Rizzo, second baseman Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras.
Arrieta is in a battle to find his form of old, and it seems as if the Cubs' patience is wearing thin.
