WATCH: Cubs postgame interviews with Counsell, PCA, Busch, Berti |
Tony Crumpton
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- Tuesday, April 08 2025
Hear from manager Craig Counsell, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, first baseman Michael Busch and second baseman Jon Berti after the Chicago Cubs' 7-0 win over the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field.
Watch the postgame interviews below: Video summary/cliff-notes: [00:02–00:35] Craig Counsell praised the Cubs' offensive performance and smart base running, highlighting Jon Berti’s two stolen bases and aggressive play that led to an early run. [01:09–01:41] Counsell emphasized the importance of aggressive but smart decisions on the bases, noting how Amaya and others are inspiring each other with heads-up play. [02:29–03:40] The Cubs are being strategic about when to steal bases, which has contributed to a high success rate (only one caught stealing so far). Base running is now seen as a team strength. [04:13–05:18] Offense from the catcher position has been a huge boost; early emphasis on base running during spring training is now translating to in-game success. [05:49–06:52] Justin Steele’s strong pitching performance was lauded—he attacked the zone early, kept a great pace, and was effective despite cold weather conditions. [07:25–08:55] Pete Crow-Armstrong talked about how seeing teammates on base changes his approach, allowing him to focus more on situational hitting and bunting opportunities. [09:23–10:23] The lineup’s versatility—being able to score in multiple ways—is a point of pride. Emphasis on base running is not just talk, it’s practiced and executed with full staff support. [10:50–11:57] Jon Berti emphasized the importance of mental prep and staying game-ready, even coming off the bench. The cold weather made offense tough, but mindset helped. [12:52–13:17] Michael Busch highlighted Berti’s gritty at-bat and sequence of steals as the defining moment of the game, praising the team’s ability to manufacture runs in tough conditions. [13:43–14:25] The team feels energized by collective smart play—base running, defense, and hustle plays—which are making a visible impact over their recent stretch of games.
