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Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Drives in runContreras went 0-for-3 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh.
ImpactIt was a productive, albeit hitless performance for Contreras who reached base on an error, and then a fielder's choice, before finishing the contest with a sacrifice fly late. Contreras has been an inconsistent hitter the last few years, excelling in 2017 and 2019, but struggling considerably in 2018 and 2020. Manager David Ross clearly has faith in the catcher's ability to bounce back in 2021 as Contreras hit second in Thursday's order. The 28-year-old figures to start the majority of Chicago's games largely because of backup catcher Tony Wolters' lack of offensive potential.
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Hurls perfect inning ThursdayUnderwood struck out the side in a perfect fourth inning of Thursday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.
ImpactUnderwood holds a career 7.9 K/9 in parts of eight minor-league seasons, but his pitches played well against the free-swinging Cubs. Pittsburgh currently envisions using Underwood as a multi-inning reliever. Acquired from the Cubs in early March, the 26-year-old could get a look as a starter if he continues to pitch well. He started in 125 of his 160 minor-league appearances.
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Impressive Thursday debutBednar pitched a scoreless inning in a 5-3 win over the Cubs on Thursday. He struck out two without allowing a hit or walk en route to his first hold.
ImpactThe righty appeared in the seventh inning of a 5-2 lead, ahead of Chris Stratton (eighth inning) and Rich Rodriguez (ninth inning) with Kyle Crick (personal) away from the team. Bednar's fine outing represents a carryover from his impressive spring and while he didn't close out Thursday's game, he's definitely got closer stuff.
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