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Moriarty9 · 06-15-2008, 02:53 PM

Misch finds himself in Chicago
Cubs closer perfect thus far
Saturday, July 30, 2011

CHICAGO - Despite his fall from grace in Boston, new Cubs closer Patrick Misch has been fantastic since coming to the National League earlier this week.
Misch recorded his third save in four days this afternoon at Wrigley Field, throwing a 1-2-3 ninth inning to secure a Cubs victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. It was his third in a Cubs uniform, 12th on the season.
"Outside of the name on the front of the jersey, I couldn't tell you the difference between my performance last month to now. Hell, even last week to now," Misch said. "I'm glad to have gotten a fresh start and have managed to take advantage of it."
In his three appearances with the Cubs, Misch has picked up three saves, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three in three innings. Opponents are hitting .167 against him in Chicago while the opposition hit .293 against him while he was with Boston this season.
"We looked at Patrick's past performance with Detroit, and even with the Red Sox last season, and we saw a great closer who was struggling for whatever reason," said Cubs manager Todd Haney. "We took a chance on him and so far its really paid off. He looks the guy we were hoping he'd be when we made that deal. After this win, we're only six games behind these Cardinals and with Pat in the back end of that bullpen pitching lights out - we have a good opportunity to make some progress in the last two months of the season."

06-15-2008, 02:53 PM	#133 (permalink)
Moriarty9 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 413	Misch finds himself in Chicago Cubs closer perfect thus far Saturday, July 30, 2011 CHICAGO - Despite his fall from grace in Boston, new Cubs closer Patrick Misch has been fantastic since coming to the National League earlier this week. Misch recorded his third save in four days this afternoon at Wrigley Field, throwing a 1-2-3 ninth inning to secure a Cubs victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. It was his third in a Cubs uniform, 12th on the season. "Outside of the name on the front of the jersey, I couldn't tell you the difference between my performance last month to now. Hell, even last week to now," Misch said. "I'm glad to have gotten a fresh start and have managed to take advantage of it." In his three appearances with the Cubs, Misch has picked up three saves, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three in three innings. Opponents are hitting .167 against him in Chicago while the opposition hit .293 against him while he was with Boston this season. "We looked at Patrick's past performance with Detroit, and even with the Red Sox last season, and we saw a great closer who was struggling for whatever reason," said Cubs manager Todd Haney. "We took a chance on him and so far its really paid off. He looks the guy we were hoping he'd be when we made that deal. After this win, we're only six games behind these Cardinals and with Pat in the back end of that bullpen pitching lights out - we have a good opportunity to make some progress in the last two months of the season."