Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: 8 random thoughts on the Chicago Cubs after a 4-3 loss on a lazy afternoon at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs have nothing to prove in the remaining 25 games of the 2022 season, but they plan on playing out the schedule anyway. The bullpen blew a ninth-inning lead Thursday in a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but it was a beautiful day to play. “What you expect heaven on earth is, is pitching at Wrigley on a day like today,” Cubs starter Adrian Sampson. Sampson allowed one run in six ...
The Cincinnati Reds celebrate a 4-3 win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 8, 2022, in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs have nothing to prove in the remaining 25 games of the 2022 season, but they plan on playing out the schedule anyway.

The bullpen blew a ninth-inning lead Thursday in a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but it was a beautiful day to play.

“What you expect heaven on earth is, is pitching at Wrigley on a day like today,” Cubs starter Adrian Sampson.

Sampson allowed one run in six innings, but the Reds scored two in the ninth off Mark Leiter Jr. to take the series between National League Central non-contenders.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune5 min read
Brad Biggs: A Look At How Things Could Play Out For Chicago Bears With The NFL Set To Unveil The 2024 Schedule
CHICAGO — The NFL is expected to pull back the curtain this week on the most anticipated schedule for Chicago Bears fans in five years. At this time in 2019, the Bears were coming off a 12-4 season — only two teams had a better record — and hope was
Chicago Tribune2 min readWorld
University Of Chicago Police Clear Protest Encampment Early Tuesday, Days After President Announces Intention To Intervene
CHICAGO — University of Chicago Police cleared a pro-Palestine protest encampment in a brief raid at the South Side university early Tuesday morning, organizers said. About 50 UCPD officers began dismantling tents and makeshift barriers surrounding t
Chicago Tribune5 min readCrime & Violence
Chicago Police Officers Injured Or Killed While Off Duty Highlight Choice To Grant On-duty Benefits
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department and its pension board have now each determined that former Officer Danny Golden was performing official police duties just before he was shot and paralyzed outside a bar in the Beverly neighborhood nearly two

Related Books & Audiobooks