Javier Assad

Cubs pitcher Javier Assad struck out six in 5.2 innings against the Mariners

Through four innings of Monday s Cubs-Padres game, the North Side appeared to have their first game of a three-game series in San Diego secured for a win. The bats of Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger Christopher Morel and Dansby Swanson lifted the Cubs to an eight-run lead after four innings. What s more, Javier Assad backed up their offense with some spectacular...