Hoerner delivers key hit, Cubs ‘pen stops Reds
“It was very significant,” said Nico Hoerner, who shook off an 0-for-4 game on Friday. “They had a strong pitcher on the mound.”
“It was very significant,” said Nico Hoerner, who shook off an 0-for-4 game on Friday. “They had a strong pitcher on the mound.”
CHICAGO — Shane Bieber struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night.
Joey Votto connected for a two-run homer in the third, a 429-foot drive that reached a party area above the visitors’ bullpen down the right field line to give the Reds a 3-2 lead.
“I consider myself a rhythm guy on the mound, and when I get in a groove I feel a lot better.”
Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks received run support while allowing just two runs against the Brewers in six innings for his first win of the season.
“I promise you, this epitaph that I’m going to have on me now? This ain’t ever how I envisioned this was going to end.”
Several local players received honorable mention on the Associated Press Indiana All-State team.
The 6-foot-10 Furst averaged 21.4 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.2 blocks last season, leading the Braves to a 28-3 mark and their second straight state title.
Willson Contreras was one of three Cubs struck by Wright pitches Friday as the Cubs assumed the major league lead for hit batsmen with 13. Chicago batters were hit a league-most 52 times last season.
Boeing orders picked up in March, fueled by a major deal with Southwest Airlines that helped to offset another round of cancellations for its 737 Max airliner.