Craig Counsell emphasizes defensive needs after Chicago Cubs fall to Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Manager Craig Counsell addressed the Chicago Cubs’ defensive performance following a 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Despite holding an early 3-1 lead, the Cubs lost control in the sixth inning when the bullpen struggled. Starter Matthew Boyd faced trouble before Daniel Palencia allowed a two-run homer to Christian Yelich and committed a balk. Relievers Ryan Zeferjahn, Caleb Thielbar, and Tyler Ferguson also surrendered runs during the defeat. Counsell pointed to missed opportunities on defensive plays as a critical factor in the game, noting that the team must play at a high level to compete with the top offenses in baseball. The Cubs hold a 78-61 record heading into Wednesday's matchup against the 86-53 Brewers at Wrigley Field.
- •The Chicago Cubs lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 on Tuesday.
- •Craig Counsell cited missed defensive plays as the difference in the loss.
- •Matthew Boyd and Daniel Palencia surrendered multiple runs in the sixth inning.
- •Christian Yelich hit a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs' relief staff.
- •The teams meet again at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Craig Counsell says quiet part out loud about loss to Brewers
"There are certain players or position groups who perform so badly that expectations cease to exist. Eventually, the words “they have to be better” are no longer stated during the postgame press conferences, as the focus shifts to navigating these seemingly unavoidable roadblocks. The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen has reached the point where fans must brace […] The post Cubs news: Craig Counsell says quiet part out loud about loss to Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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