WASHINGTON – Lefty Drew Smyly brought up the phenomenon to P.J. Higgins after the Cubs’ 3-2 against the Nationals on Wednesday.
“I was kidding with him, every time he plays when I’m starting, he hits a homer,” Smyly said.
Except, Smyly wasn’t really kidding. Higgins’ last three home runs have come with Smyly on the mound. On Wednesday, Higgins provided the bulk of the Cubs’ scoring with a two-run homer in the fifth inning, while Smyly held the Nationals to two runs through 5 u2153 innings.
“I wish they’d pitch more than every five days because then I’d get more opportunities,” Higgins joked.