US EditionCubs' Big Hits Back up Edward Cabrera in Winning Team Debut vs. Marlins ...
Cabrera allowed one hit, one walk, and struck out five in six innings while Cubs hitters drove in runs early to secure a 7-2 win in his first start.
- On Monday, Edward Cabrera pitched six shutout innings in his Chicago Cubs debut, allowing one hit and one walk in a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs acquired the 27-year-old right-hander in a January trade with the Miami Marlins, seeking to bolster their rotation with his five-pitch mix and playoff-caliber stuff.
- Cabrera became the first Cubs pitcher to throw six shutout innings with one or fewer hits and walks in a team debut since Don Cardwell on May 15, 1960, against St. Louis.
- Manager Craig Counsell praised Cabrera's command, noting he faced 19 hitters with only one walk, while catcher Carson Kelly said, "He's like, 'I think I'm the best every time I take the mound.'"
- Right-Handers Jose Soriano and Jameson Taillon make their respective starts Tuesday night at Wrigley Field as the three-game series continues.
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Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs
Edward Cabrera was just about perfect in his debut with the Chicago Cubs.
Cabrera shines in Cubs debut, offense backs him up in 7-2 win over Angels
Edward Cabrera pitched six crisp innings in Monday night's 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field. The right-hander struck out five while throwing 80 pitches in the opener of a three-game series, 49 for strikes.
Cubs Click on All Cylinders: Cabrera Dominates, Bats Back It Up in Win Over Angels
By Jeremy Giggy | Sports Director, White River Broadcasting CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs opened their series in style, combining dominant pitching with timely hitting to take down the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 at Wrigley Field. Making his team debut, Edward Cabrera was in complete command from the first pitch. The right-hander held the Angels to just one hit over six shutout innings, mixing control and movement to keep hitters off balance throughout …
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