Young homegrown Cubs Keegan Thompson, Nico Hoerner and Chris Morel played big roles in a 5-1 win over the White Sox.
As in 2012, ’13 and ’14 when the Cubs tanked to rebuild a roster Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer systematically gutted upon their arrival in the fall of 2011.Don’t call it a rebuild. Call it a “build” or a focus on building the “next great Cubs team” he mentioned again Saturday, while “trying” to compete now.
Homegrown pitcher Keegan Thompson went four scoreless innings before allowing a run in his fifth and final inning of another efficient spot start — a right-hander having such a strong season that his ERA actually went up four points to 1.58 with the impressive performance that earned him a fifth victory.
Homegrown shortstop Nico Hoerner added three more hits and a run scored in his second start back from a sprained ankle. Homegrown leadoff man Chris Morel, who’s been the majors a little more than a week, had another hit and two walks.The Cubs aren’t going to win much this year. They’re positioned for another roster purge in July as Hoyer keeps stressing the future.
“Everyone has their own ways, right? Especially in our sport. It’s pretty unique. It’s fun. But, yeah, as far as the future, every day leads towards that. But I’ll focus on this group right now.”
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