2023-08-07 16:32:30
Venezuelan right-handed reliever, Adbert Alzolayhas been one of the protagonists of the good moment that the Chicago Cubs are experiencing, who since the second half began do not believe in their own and strangers, and are heading towards the top of the National League central division.
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In fact, their seven victories in the last 10 games have coincided with the Reds’ seven losses in that same period, which has definitely helped the “bear cubs” climb the ranks, putting them just a game and a half behind the Brewers leaders. .
However, the criollo serpentinero has established himself as the lock, safeguarding several of the victories that have put the team from the north of the “Windy City” to such an extent that they were ‘buyers’ at the trade deadline.
However, Alzolay; With a 2.54 ERA in 43 appearances, 55 strikeouts and a 0.95 WHIP in 49.2 innings, he earned his 14th save of the season in 15 chances on Sunday and his 10th in as many times in his last 13 appearances. This undoubtedly represents a great moment for the native of San Félix, who has found his role within the Cubs’ pitching staff.
Has been found as a reliever
Let’s remember that he began his career as a starter, but since 2022 he has only acted as a reliever, performing very well in a role that names such as Craig Kimbrel and David Robertson have played in the last two years.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that in the last 30 days he has rubbed shoulders with interesting names and with quite a lot of billing as closers, at least in regards to this campaign in the best baseball in the world. He has eight saves, a figure that matches what Jhoan Durán, Devin Williams and Camilo Doval have done in that same span.
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