WATCH: Craig Counsell talks about all the walks in loss to Padres |
Tony Crumpton
· · Sunday, April 06 2025
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell addresses the media to discuss a tough 8-7 loss to the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field.
Watch the postgame interview below: Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:01) Craig Counsell noted the Cubs showed some fight early, but praised the Padres' relievers, calling the back end of their bullpen a team strength. (00:36) He emphasized that walks were the major issue: “Walks got us in trouble,” and they ultimately hurt the team’s chances. (00:50) Counsell explained that the starting pitcher struggled with command and had “very little feel” for the strike zone. (01:10) Despite the rough start, the pitcher managed to escape a tough inning and “kind of managed the rest of it.” (01:22) He noted a key moment in the fourth inning when, with two outs, a base hit followed by a homer allowed the Padres to extend their lead. (01:35) Counsell said if the pitcher had gotten one more out in the fourth, it could have changed the game’s trajectory. (01:45) On Presley, Counsell said the only real issue was not completing a double play, which would’ve ended the inning without runs.
