WATCH: Craig Counsell reacts to Cubs' five-game winning streak |
Tony Crumpton
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- Sunday, April 06 2025
Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks to the media after the Chicago Cubs' 7-1 win over the San Diego Padres about Ian Happ's amazing catch in the seventh inning, Matthew Boyd's stellar outing and more.
Watch his postgame interview below: Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:00) Craig Counsell praised Ian Happ’s defensive play during his 1,000th career game, calling it an "awesome play" and highlighting the crowd's reaction. (00:34) Counsell complimented pitcher Matt Boyd's performance, emphasizing his effective mix of off-speed pitches and fastballs to keep hitters off balance. (01:04) He confirmed Boyd was fine after a comeback hit and noted the value of Boyd's strong starts, mentioning he hasn’t given up a run yet this season. (01:42) Counsell highlighted the team’s consistent offensive pressure, with runners on base in nearly every inning except the first and last. (02:14) He credited Carson for delivering a crucial hit and emphasized the importance of continuously applying pressure by creating scoring opportunities. (02:46) Counsell noted the significance of contributions from the catching position, especially from Kelly, which was lacking early last season. (03:00) He stressed the value of getting offensive production from different players across the lineup, calling it key to being a consistent offense. (03:30) Counsell expressed confidence in the team’s offensive skill set, saying they’re capable of generating "pressure innings" and potentially being above average overall.
