Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
Justin Steele had a final tune-up start before he’ll face the Dodgers in Tokyo a week from Wednesday, and the results weren’t great — 10 hits and seven runs in 3u2154 innings, including three home runs.
But with a 14 mile per hour wind blowing out at Sloan Park, this wasn’t necessarily a surprise.
The Cubs mounted a comeback — nine total runs crossed the plate in the first inning alone!