Game 4 unless the series is stretched out so that Freddy can pitch again with his usual number of rest days. If we are facing elimination in game 4, I’d pitch Freddy anyway regardless.
I would give him a start with a quick hook if (when) he gets in trouble. I would not pitch him out of the pen. He just hasn't done that, and it doesn't make sense to introduce new stuff at this point.
The Cubs are rapidly running out of games. 10 more to play.
Kikuchi has a WHIP of 1.46. ERA 4.08. We ought to put a lot of balls in play against him tomorrow.
Pitching is a lot different these days. Guys throw harder and put more spin the ball and have Tommy John surgeries.
Nolan Ryan had a great fastball. His curveball was essentially a fastball pitch with his hand turned in a handshake position. I don't know if we'll see his likes again.