WATCH: Justin Turner reacts to his costly ninth-inning error against Padres |
Tony Crumpton
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- 15 hours ago
Chicago Cubs veteran first baseman Justin Turner speaks to the media after an 8-7 loss to the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field about missed opportunities, his ninth-inning missed-catch error that allowed the winning run, and much more.
Check out his postgame interview below: Video summary/cliff-notes; (00:00) Justin Turner acknowledges the strength of the opposing bullpen and credits his team for battling back after a rough first inning. (00:33) He notes that the game was messy overall, citing walks, balks, and infield hits from both teams as contributing to the sloppy play. (00:50) On his ninth-inning error, Turner says it was a tough play but ultimately takes full responsibility: “No excuses. Ball has to be caught.” (01:10) Turner expresses disappointment about missing the sweep opportunity but emphasizes the importance of shaking it off and preparing for the next game against the Rangers. (01:39) He praises the offense’s situational hitting and base running, highlighting the team’s ability to score without relying solely on home runs. (02:11) Turner points out the team’s success in getting starting pitchers out early and getting into opposing bullpens, which he believes is key to continued success.
