A breezy 4 hours and 10 minutes following this match started, the Chicago Cubs claimed their 2nd consecutive victory on the back of a four out visual appeal (and finally help save) from Rowan Wick, who now has a staff-foremost 4 will save this season. How about that? I consider he and Jeremey Jeffress will carry on to get the most help save opportunities below in the limited-term, till Craig Kimbrel proves that the advancements he’s revealed around his very last two outings are listed here to stay.

As for the starter, Yu Darvish, his total final results were great tonight (6. IP, 1ER), as he notched his fourth consecutive high quality start off when holding his Period at a pristine 1.80, but there was issues. When he struck out 7 and walked just 1, Darvish allowed 8 hits and lots of tough contact. Even however, he labored his way out of a substantial minute early in the match, that may have finally tipped this 1 in favor of Chicago:

How to get out of a bases loaded with no outs jam: Offered by Yu Darvish. pic.twitter.com/Yvt6Irbvkg

— FOX Sports activities: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 19, 2020

The Cubs had a pair of other tense moments in this activity, but also benefited from three double-plays – that’ll generally do the trick.

Offensively, it was a big night time for interim leadoff man, Ian Happ, who arrived at foundation four moments, such as his fifth homer, a single, and two walks. I have a experience that if he continues to consider the leadoff PAs in Kris Bryant’s absence and continues to get on base in the system, he could close up taking around that spot ahead of the period is above. Just a feeling.

Jason Heyward also experienced a great night at the plate, working with the opposite area while grabbing two hits, but the other memorable minute in this just one belonged to the left fielder, Kyle Schwarber, who hit a monster blast that created Javy Baez look at it fly like a kid taking part in very little league:

Javy’s response to Kyle Schwarber’s ROCKET house run is priceless 😂 pic.twitter.com/1dquDN8xSz

— FOX Athletics: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 19, 2020

Talking of Baez, his evening received off to a rough commence (2Ks), but he finally included a double and a walk, prior to flying out to proper discipline (we like looking at him go the other way). Hopefully, that is some development in direction of reestablishing himself at the plate.

The Cubs experienced 9 hits total furthermore 8 walks and completely grinded Cardinals pitchers into the ground tonight, so great on them. It was a very long a person, but it is around and the Cubs have moved to 15-7.

By the way, the upcoming recreation begins in about 14 several hours … and there is yet another one particular right after that.

Total Box Score.