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.
