Highland’s Aaron McCormack was bound to cool off Friday night, since his opening couldn’t have been much hotter. But all in all, the 6-foot-3, 175-pound sophomore’s first start at quarterback went rather well. “I was a little nervous at first, but once I settled in, after my first throw to my tight end, I just felt good,” McCormack said. “I had a good confidence boost, and … [Read more...] about Highland’s Aaron McCormack is ‘a little nervous’ to begin his first varsity start at QB. But he’s on fire too.
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After missing practice with shoulder injury, Sean Ruisz makes varsity debut at QB for Sandburg. ‘It’s go time.’
As if Sandburg’s Sean Ruisz wasn’t nervous enough about making his varsity debut against district rival Andrew, throw in a shoulder injury that sidelined him from practice for the entire week. The junior quarterback wasn’t even sure until a few hours earlier before kickoff that he would be able to play in Friday night’s game. But he made sure to stay ready in his mind. “I knew … [Read more...] about After missing practice with shoulder injury, Sean Ruisz makes varsity debut at QB for Sandburg. ‘It’s go time.’
Cubs’ struggles in August haven’t stopped the bullpen from dominating
The Chicago Cubs continue to ride the ups and downs of the season, playing .500 ball of late, despite a bullpen that's been very good. … [Read more...] about Cubs’ struggles in August haven’t stopped the bullpen from dominating
Cubs bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rockies
Chicago Cubs (76-58, second in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (38-96, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 7:40 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Cade Horton (8-4, 2.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 77 strikeouts); Rockies: German Marquez (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -229, Rockies +188; over/under is 11 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs, on a three-game losing … [Read more...] about Cubs bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rockies
Craig Counsell Should Probably Stop Batting Michael Busch Leadoff
Michael Busch has been one of the Cubs’ best hitters this season, touting a 133 wRC+ that is second only to Kyle Tucker‘s 136 as of this publication. Busch is third on the team with 25 homers, making him just the sixth Cubs first baseman since 1974 to reach that mark. No, Frank Schwindel is not on the list. But, just like the rest of his team, Busch did most of his damage in … [Read more...] about Craig Counsell Should Probably Stop Batting Michael Busch Leadoff