ST. LOUIS – Pedro Strop stood at his locker and smiled at reporters, patiently answering a few questions and showing no signs of defensive body language at all.
Most of the media had cleared out of Busch Stadium’s visiting clubhouse by then. There had been bigger stars to chase and more pivotal moments for sound bites. But if the Cubs are going to escape this National League division series, they are going to need their bullpen to come through in big situations.
“There’s no pressure,” Strop said after Friday’s 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. “I feel confident.