WATCH: Counsell, players react to fan falling in stands, loss to Pirates

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Thursday, May 01 2025

Hear from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, starting pitcher Matthew Boyd and shortstop Dansby Swanson after a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Watch the postgame interviews below:

Video summary/cliff notes:

(00:01 - 01:12): Craig Counsell discusses a scary incident involving a fan during the 7th inning. The team wasn’t fully sure what happened in the moment but was clearly shaken. He expresses concern and hopes for the fan's recovery.

(00:50 - 01:58): Counsell reflects on the difficulty of the game, noting it was a weird night with odd plays and a struggle to generate offense—no extra-base hits and only one walk.

(01:58 - 02:45): Matthew Boyd discusses his outing, saying he had to battle through adversity and traffic on the bases, highlighting key pitches like a fifth-inning double play that helped limit damage.

(03:21 - 04:01): Boyd praises the team’s defense and catcher Carson Kelly, noting how critical support from the infield and behind the plate was to his performance.

(04:01 - 04:47): Dansby Swanson talks about the fan incident from his perspective, calling it a frightening and humbling experience. He emphasizes prayer and concern for the fan's recovery.

(05:19 - 05:53): Swanson discusses a misplay in the field where he and Nico Hoerner tried to stop a ball that ended up being deflected to right field, calling it a rare but teachable moment.

(06:26 - 06:44): Offensively, Swanson says he’s feeling more confident at the plate thanks to clarity in his approach and trusting the work he’s been putting in.

(07:07 - 07:42): Swanson emphasizes contributing in multiple ways—defense, base running, leadership—especially when dealing with offensive slumps.

(07:42 - 07:58): He shares a personal mindset: trusting himself and his God-given ability, focusing on enjoying the game, and letting the results come.

(07:58 - End): Ends on a positive note—“We’re winning, I’m happy,” showing a strong team-first mentality despite individual ups and downs.