Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell discusses Miguel Amaya's return to the lineup and the challenge of facing Braves starter Chris Sale. Counsell provides updates on Ben Brown’s pitch count, Trent om Thornton’s rehab progress, and the team's offensive approach in Atlanta.
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KEY MOMENTS:
0:00 ▸ Miguel Amaya's return to the lineup
0:12 ▸ Facing Chris Sale: "A tough customer"
0:36 ▸ Trent Thornton's "smooth" recovery process
2:01 ▸ Ben Brown: Caution with pitch counts
2:54 ▸ Analyzing the Atlanta Braves' strengths
3:46 ▸ Pitching updates and strike zone control
4:30 ▸ psg vs brest Offensive pressure and "finding the grass"
5:48 ▸ Managing young arms against elite starters
6:40 ▸ The impact of the shift ban on batting averages
8:10 ▸ Trusting mothers day card defensive analytics and numbers
9:02 ▸ Cross-town series energy and returning home
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