Examining Cubs assistant hitting coach John Malee’s work with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Conforto
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On 104.3 The Score. is drilled right field see you later home run pete crow armstrong does it get any hotter than pca 10 nothing what's up everybody
That will never not entertain me. You know that voice. John Shambi on the call, courtesy of the Marquee Sports Network. This is Rahimi Harrison-Grody on 104.3 The Score. And that was from that 11-0 special that the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Cubs, too. Cubs now 59-45. And Shota Imanaga, also credit to him for going six large in that outing, giving up just a single walk, four hits, four strikeouts. But Pete Cor Armstrong, a big reason the offensive production came to play on that game on Saturday. He was four for five with three RBIs, three runs. We mentioned the double. We mentioned the home run. Two doubles. Yeah, I mean, that's it. The total bases. That by itself just changes the entire game.
What game moments sparked the conversation about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout?
complexion of the Cubs offense it was a weird game because the Paul Skeens did hold the Cubs scoreless through four innings as a matter of fact he struck out the side in the fourth inning and then there it was the dreaded third time through the lineup pca i believe was the one that got it started with the with an rbi double and then say a suzuki launches and it was off to the races but schemes looked like i think he struck out seven or eight up to that point so what like he was he It wasn't looking like Skeens. And then all of a sudden, the Cubs just were on his bleep, which was beautiful. And it got to the point where we even got to see old James Triantos come to the plate in his first Major League bat and whack a base hit into right field.
So that was a nice, comforting game to know that the Cubs can beat the best pitchers in the league. And I do realize that Skeens has not been as Skeens-y this year as he has been in the past.
Yeah, but you still respect him, especially when you know this offense is streaky.
No doubt.
So that was such a feather in the cap, and a large part of it was Pete Crow Armstrong. And Michael Conforto, by the way, has also been a big part of the Cubs' offensive production with timely hits.
Do I have to do it now?
I mean, I've been apologizing to Shota Imanaga all season.
Okay, Michael Conforto, I am sorry that I doubted you at the beginning of the season, but let me ask this counter question to everybody in the class right now.
You didn't even let me rest with the apology. You just went back into it.
So are you the official acceptor of the apology? I'm sorry.
I determine whether or not it's sincere. I'm sorry. That is also a deep cut reference today.
I'm big on I'm sorry, but let me give the reason why I was like I was. If Seiya Suzuki doesn't start the season on the injured list, does Michael Conforto even make the team based on what he had done the previous year with the New York Mets?
Yeah, I think that is the excellent question.
Thank you.
And in the meantime, he's here and they're using him to everyone's advantage, not just his own. Smiling in the dugout, you see him after a crucial hit in a ballgame or a home run, which he's hit many of in pinch hit situations. There are these couple nuggets from our friend Bob Nightingale in his Sunday column. Chicago Cubs veteran outfielder Michael Conforto, who has had a bounce back season credits, assistant hitting coach John Maley for his turnaround. We've heard a lot about John Maley recently and have talked about him as well. And so is PCA. Conforto, who hit 199 with 12 home runs, 36 RBIs with 637 OPS and 486 plate appearances with the Dodgers.
How did the hosts break down PCA’s performance in the 11-0 Cubs win?
is now hitting 237 with nine home runs, 24 RBIs, and an 804 OPS and 173 plate appearances. So smaller sample size, but being used effectively.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–1:33
2
What game moments sparked the conversation about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout?
1:33–4:12
3
How did the hosts break down PCA’s performance in the 11-0 Cubs win?
4:12–4:26
4
What role did Shota Imanaga and the pitching staff play in that offensive outburst?
4:26–10:32
5
How has Michael Conforto’s role and production changed with the Cubs this season?
10:32–12:09
Speakers
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