Cubs notes on Miles Mastrobuoni's hot bat; Dansby Swanson likely returning soon and more after Friday's game vs. St. Louis.
"It stinks. You feel like you're on an island," said the Cubs' Miles Mastrobuoni, who managed just 9 hits in his first 62 at-bats.
Mastrobuoni then made personal history during the Cubs' 4-3 victory over St. Louis at Wrigley Field on Friday by ripping a solo home run into the right-field bleachers in the second inning to tie the game at 1-1. It was his first major league homer in his 45th game."That's who he thinks he is -- and that's who we think he is," said manager David Ross."He's been getting some basehits up the middle, staying on balls, doing a really good job of playing third . ...
Mastrobuoni, acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay last November, has been doing everything possible to prove he belongs. He's been asking Cody Bellinger for tips. Trusting his process. Working hard. Taking pride in his defense. "Hitting is the hardest thing to do in sports," Mastrobuoni said."And when that doesn't come you've got a chance to still impact the game on the defensive side.
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