Are the Cubs likely to use Avila and Tivera in a pretty strict platoon? Avila is clobbering RH pitching this year, and Rivera has been pretty damn good against lefties (though in a much smaller sample size).
Yep. Javy swung at a 3-2 that bounced in front if there plate. It got away from Lopez a few feet to his left but not far enough to warrant Baez reaching. Lopez kind of froze and then realized he should throw to first but it was far too late. It was like he didn't realize it was strike 3. I'd like to think the Cubs can take credit for leaving him dazed with all of the foul balls they were rocketing into his gut.