"Jameson Taillon has a 54.5% fly ball rate so far this season. League average is 38.4%. The wind is gonna be an issue today."
"Michael Busch has gotten off to a pretty rough start this season. Indeed, he hasn't recorded so much as a walk since April 6 and a hit since April 1."
"With Busch on the bench, Craig Counsell is elevating Moises Ballesteros all the way up to second in the batting order, which is quite a recognition not only of his raw talent, but the actual way he's been hitting the ball so far this season."
"Ballesteros is a few lucky breaks away from taking off at the plate. Mark my words."
The Chicago Cubs are looking to avoid being swept by the Pirates at home, particularly without facing Paul Skenes. Jameson Taillon's high fly ball rate of 54.5% poses a challenge, especially with strong winds. The Cubs lineup features several changes, including Matt Shaw replacing Michael Busch, who has struggled this season. Moises Ballesteros is elevated to second in the batting order due to his impressive hitting metrics, aiming to boost the Cubs' offensive performance in challenging conditions.
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