Carpenter chicago cubs

Jack pitched so great. We had the game locked, and it squeaked away from us. They tied it up, and just the emotional turn to get the lead again. I was looking in there, the excitement, I was fired up for everybody. The third baseman has struggled this season, posting career lows in average, on-base percentage and slugging. Tommy Edman has taken over third base, while Carpenter has been used as a pinch-hitter or late defensive substitution. Just focused on what I could do today in this moment.

That moment was in the fifth inning on Thursday, when Kolten Wong strained his left hamstring while running to first base. Edman moved to second as Carpenter ran out to third. He struck out swinging in the seventh inning in his first at-bat, but he was ready for the fastball Kimbrel threw down the middle the next time he came to the plate. Was on the DL until late July. Posted a 2. In 16 games overall with PawSox, was with 4 saves, a 1.

Held Triple-A batters to a. Tossed 1. Tossed 3. Had a 1. Also made Major League debut with Chicago, posting a 2. Held opponent scoreless in 8 of his 10 Big League games, including 6 of his first seven outings.

Did not allow a run in five road appearances 5. Limited left-handed batters to a. MIL 0. In 32 combined minor league relief appearances, was with two saves, a 5. Tossed a season-high 2. Earned his 1st professional save with a scoreless seventh inning to finish Iowa's victory vs. Went with a 3. Began the year on the disabled list, April , with a right shoulder impingement, however, still tossed a career-high Held Double-A left-handed hitters to a. Opponents hit just.

Posted nine quality starts, including three in his final four starts with Tennessee Won four of five decisions between May June 8 with the Smokies, going with a 2. Posted a monthly-best 2. Earned a promotion to Triple-A Iowa August