WATCH: Postgame interviews with Craig Counsell, Shota Imanaga, Ian Happ |
Tony Crumpton
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- Wednesday, April 09 2025
Hear from manager Craig Counsell, pitcher Shota Imanaga and outfielder Ian Happ after the Chicago Cubs' 6-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on April 9 at Wrigley Field.
Watch the postgame videos below: Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:00) Craig Counsell talks about the game, noting weather played a role in the first home run and mentions the outfield's difficulty with hard-hit balls. (00:40) He discusses how the opposing pitcher made good quality pitches and how the Cubs struggled to find favorable pitches. (01:13) Counsell reflects on the home stand, stating it was a successful one, and the team needs to focus on the next challenge. (01:51) He mentions getting Nate (a pitcher) out for a couple of innings and praises bullpen performances. (02:57) Shota Imanaga reflects on his pitching performance, mentioning he settled down after the first inning and how adjustments were needed in the fifth inning. (04:00) Imanaga discusses how hitters are adjusting to his splitter and how he needs to make better pitches when they do. (05:04) Imanaga recalls how wind conditions affected games last year and his strategy for dealing with it this season. (06:08) Ian Happ talks about the strength of the Cubs' rotation and how teammates can cover for each other when someone doesn’t have a good game. (07:11) Counsell comments on facing the Dodgers and the team's overall success in recent games, highlighting solid pitching and offense. (07:35) Counsell praises the Cubs’ ability to score runs in various ways, noting how they adapted to the weather and the challenge of limited home runs.
