One thing that is starting to drive me crazy is the shifting of infielders every time a batter comes to the plate, because supposedly placing the shortstop in right field is going to reduce the number of hits.
Maybe it works for other teams, but I cannot tell you how many times I have seen teams take the Cubs the opposite way from where they’re shifted, and in the first inning of the 8-3 loss to the Cardinals Thursday afternoon, it happened again. Twice.
Here, let me show you.
After Marcus Stroman retired the first Cardinals hitter on a ground out, he walked the next two Cardinals.