The Chicago Cubs exacted revenge on the St. Louis Cardinals after scoring a simple 11-0 win at Wrigley Area on Sunday, highlighted by a milestone dwelling run from Seiya Suzuki.
The Cubs misplaced to the Cardinals on Sunday and received their four-game profitable streak snapped. However they bounced again in an enormous approach, with Suzuki persevering with his masterful marketing campaign regardless of being snubbed within the All-Star Recreation.
He tallied his team-high twenty fifth dwelling run of the season and added an RBI double. Within the course of, he turned the primary Cubs participant to have 25 dwelling runs and 75 RBIs heading into the midseason break since legendary hitter Sammy Sosa in 2001, in accordance with TSN.
It was a press release displaying, if ever there was one. The 30-year-old Suzuki had a robust case to make the Nationwide League (NL) roster within the All-Star Recreation however was left off. He leads the league in RBIs with 77.
With Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani the hands-down selection because the beginning designated hitter (DH) for the NL, Suzuki had the prospect to be picked because the reserve for his first-ever nod within the midsummer traditional. The spot, nevertheless, was given to Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber.
Regardless of the snub, the satisfaction of Japan provided a gracious response, as quoted in a report from Chicago Solar-Instances’ Vinnie Duber.
“(There’s) not essentially (any disappointment). As a DH, wanting throughout the league, there’s numerous nice DHs. Taking a look at how they’re doing, it actually pushes me to really feel higher. So no (onerous) emotions,” mentioned Suzuki.
He even added a hilarious remark, displaying that he isn’t too bothered by the non-inclusion.
“I’m sorry, my plans are full. Simply kidding,” mentioned the Cubs slugger.
Suzuki has shortly endeared himself to Cubs followers together with his expertise and character. Whereas he isn’t up there but with Sosa by way of accomplishments and recognition, it will not be a shock if he finally makes his approach.
Sosa starred for the Cubs for 13 years, gathering 545 dwelling runs and 1,414 RBIs. He’s the quickest participant in NL historical past to achieve 400 dwelling runs, doing it in 1,354 video games. Furthermore, he’s one among solely 9 gamers in MLB historical past to hit 600 profession dwelling runs. He, nevertheless, didn’t win a World Collection title.