Cubs' late rally falls short after Counsell's sixth-inning bullpen gamble
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In a 10-8 loss to Cincinnati, the piece questions Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s sixth-inning bullpen call—why not bring Aaron Civale in earlier for length? Trent Thornton struggled, Civale eventually came in but Chicago’s rally fell short amid a costly error and key Reds homers, underscoring the Cubs’ bullpen injuries and season-long pitching challenges.
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