Nico Hoerner’s style of play exemplifies what the 2023 Cubs are about
David Ross summed it all up simply. “Good defense, good base running, capitalize on mistakes,” he said. “Good heads-up baseball.” The Cubs manager was talking about his team’s 4-0 Opening Day victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday at Wrigley Field. But it very easily could have been a summation of the playing style of Nico Hoerner. Advertisement The team’s second baseman delivered the first hit of their season, sparking a four-run rally in the third inning. His single put runners on the corners with just one out. His double-play partner, Dansby Swanson, followed with a single that pushed a…
Read more at The Athletic