Michael Busch's caught-stealing caps Cubs' frustrating loss to Reds
CINCINNATI — Outside of Wrigley Field, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is most productive at Great American Ballpark. He entered the game Friday against the Reds with 18 home runs and a 1.002 OPS there, his best marks at an opponent’s park.He added a homer in the third inning, giving him the sixth-most by a visiting player in the stadium’s 24-year history. So why on earth did Michael Busch, who had reached on a walk in the ninth inning, try stealing second base with two outs and Happ representing…
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