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Cubs pitcher Gausman injures shoulder
Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman injures shoulder in loss to Marlins.
In brief
Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman injures shoulder in loss to Marlins. Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman banged his left shoulder during a game against the Marlins, keeping their magic number to clinch a playoff spot at one. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Gausman injures shoulder
Kevin Gausman banged his left shoulder while making a diving play at third base in the sixth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins.
“I dislocated this shoulder in high school, a long time ago.”
Gausman's injury concerns
Gausman said his shoulder felt weak after standing up to check the other runner, but he hopes it's a couple days and not serious.
“It still feels pretty weak, but we'll see how it feels tomorrow and get some treatment.”
Cubs' magic number
The Cubs' magic number to clinch a playoff spot remains at one after losing to the Marlins.
“The Cubs will wait and see what shape the righty pitcher's shoulder is in after he made a tag play that forced him out of Wednesday's game.”
Cubs' playoff hopes
The Cubs must win their final four games to avoid missing the playoffs, with the Diamondbacks winning their last four games.
“But the Cubs have to get to the playoffs first, still not something that seems unlikely.”
Weather complicates schedule
Nasty weather in Boston jumbles up the Cubs' final series against the Red Sox this weekend.
“Those games, two of which will now be played in a Friday doubleheader, will be meaningful, with the NL wild-card standings bunched up.”
Cubs' offensive struggles
The Cubs went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position, following up Tuesday's 1-for-18 showing.
“Dansby Swanson's broken-bat two-run single only briefly got the Cubs out of trailing position.”
Gausman's quote on baseball gods
Gausman said the baseball gods are testing the team at a time when they don't want it to happen.
“It always seems like the baseball gods are going to test you, and it always seems to come at a time when you don't want it to.”
Cubs' resilience
Gausman said the team has been resilient since he joined, with a history of readiness to play.
“This group, since I've been here, has been resilient, and they were a lot before I was here.”
Cubs' playoff position
The Cubs are in the NL wild-card standings with home-field advantage in the opening round.
“Home-field advantage in the opening-round, best-of-three series up for grabs.”
Cubs' next game
The Cubs face the Red Sox in a Friday doubleheader with the NL wild-card standings bunched up.
“Those games, two of which will now be played in a Friday doubleheader, will be meaningful.”
Cubs' playoff chances
The Cubs must win their final four games to avoid missing the playoffs, with the Diamondbacks winning their last four games.
“But the Cubs have to get to the playoffs first, still not something that seems unlikely.”
Cubs' injury risk
Gausman's injury could impact his effectiveness or availability for the postseason, just days away.
“It's just a wait-and-see type thing.”
The essence
Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman banged his left shoulder during a game against the Marlins, keeping their magic number to clinch a playoff spot at one.
