WATCH: Ben Brown reacts to his first start of 2025

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Tuesday, April 01 2025

Ben Brown catches up with the media to discuss his outing, Carson Kelly, and more.

Watch the postgame interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00) Ben Brown describes the game as "crazy" in multiple ways but highlights the Cubs' offense as incredible.

(00:10) He appreciates how the offensive performance allowed him to focus on filling the strike zone and credits catcher Carson for calling a great game.

(00:27) The Cubs' lineup performed exceptionally well from top to bottom, making the game exciting and encouraging.

(00:40) Scoring early runs in the first inning helped shift the game dynamic, giving pitchers more confidence and a larger margin of error.

(00:57) Brown reflects on pitching in a different environment, mentioning it felt like being back home but with a unique structure.

(01:10) He praises Carson for his presence on the team, describing him as a great baseball player with a promising future in Chicago.

(01:25) Brown expresses excitement for Carson’s opportunity to showcase his talent at the major league level.

(01:40) He recalls never having witnessed a cycle before, apart from possibly Pete in the minor leagues, making Carson’s achievement even more special.

(01:50) After a tough loss the previous day, the team’s leadership, including Carson and JT, helped maintain composure and focus on bouncing back.

(02:00) Brown admires the team's resilience and ability to play freely without panic, emphasizing their strong team chemistry.