Steele sharp in return, rejuvenated bullpen lifts Cubs to fifth straight victory. McGrawDHSports Cubs
The Cubs offense made an inexplicable upturn this week. After six weeks of low performance, they collected at least 12 hits in four straight games for the first time since 2018. Justin Steele looked like his old self after spending a couple weeks on the injured list and the bullpen nailed down a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Wrigley Field."I felt we've always known we were capable of this," Steele said.
His previous start was May 31, when he pitched three perfect innings, then left the mound and went on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. "I think Merryweather is the one that's really solidified some things," manager David Ross said."Leiter's been throwing good all year. Adbert at the back end has really been successful. Merryweather does a nice job of getting us to those guys and holding it there in the middle innings when it can be a little tough."
After going more than two months without a set closer, it's starting to look like Alzolay might keep the job indefinitely.
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