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A victory straight out of the old school. Ben Brown did okay, huh? I mean, a whole hit in six full innings. Showed some moxie, he did. Can't say enough about the Cubs pitching of late. Advanced gerontology or not, their collection of arms in advanced years and promising callow youth seems to be working, for now.
Sometimes the bats just aren't batting. Sometimes it just takes hustle. Cubs can't sweep but they can meatloaf today. And they might have a new closer. Things are looking up. The Cubs have mana. Or mahna, as the case may be.
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Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Seiya's clutch knock, Brown's 9 K's cap Cubs' tight win vs. Reds. 'The old ballpark's unique dimensions created an opening for a much-needed run on Saturday.'
Andy Martinez (Marquee Spots Network*): Ben Brown, Cubs ready to build off successful outing using an opener. 'Ben pitched great,' Counsell said after the game.
Emilie Ikeda and Rohan Nadkarni (NBC Sports Chicago*): Not everyone is a fan of Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga's long hair. '... his mom and friends think it's time for a trim.'
Meghan Montemurro (Chicago Tribune* {$}): 'It's always a gut check,' but Ryan Pressly is trusting the process as role evolves in Chicago Cubs bullpen. 'There's going to be times when you get beat. You've just got to tip your cap.'
Jared Wyllys (Forbes*{$}): Chicago Cubs pitching staff will need trade deadline help. 'Chicago is poised to be a buyer at the trade deadline in July.'
Andy Martinez (Marquee Sports Network*): Cubs injury updates: Porter Hodge, Shota Imanaga, other pitchers' status. 'So, we're looking at a couple weeks still.'
Vinnie Duber (Chicago Sun-Times* {$}): Dansby Swanson's hair takes over Wrigley Field as shortstop finds yet another way to help Cubs win. 'Swanson beat out a grounder for an infield hit that drove in a late insurance run in the Cubs' 2-0 win.'
Matthew Trueblood (North Side Baseball*): Kyle Tucker's subtle excellence on the bases keeps adding value for Cubs. 'Tucker is making plays, and not just when it's his turn to swing the bat.'
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