BrockForBroglio
Well-Known Member
That record will fall a dozen times before Memorial day. Hitters are all interested in launch angle now and the better pitchers -- and even the average ones with potential -- have learned to adapt to that. Hitters aren't going to try for ground balls anyway because the shifts are killing them. So swing away with an uppercut. Ah ... strikeouts are going to continue upward.
The difference is, the Cubs have 8 guys who can launch when the launch angle is right.
But it's awesome to see that their "awesome" offense has struggled. I live in central Illinois, 50-50 Cards/Cubs fans. It has been amazing to see that those arrogant Cub fans have been very silent. Granted that this is only 5 games into the season, but I am digging it.