I noticed a few things watching the game last night from such close proximity. Rizzo watches the pitchers like a hawk. Whenever a new pitcher is warming up, he comes out and takes a look at their warm up pitches. When he's in the on-deck circle he's mentally timing every pitch. Very impressive. Also, Mike Olt has a very quick bat. On the pitch before his grand slam, he was early on a 97 MPH fastball. I wouldn't give up on that guy.
Today in Wrigley history goes back to a 1963 two-hitter, and a 1967 game when a Hall of Famer went 5 for 5.
Today's Historical Event is the day the Beatles were finally pushed out of the #1 spot in 1964. Louis Armstrong did it. Also, the bonus full-length write up is about the birth of former Chicago mayor and Cubs fan Anton Cermak. Where were the Cubs?
Today's Cubs birthdays include a man who was shot by a crazed fan (a real character) and a man who had been traded for a horse.
In the cup is half full department, Kris Bryant is tearing up the minor leagues.
