Crystal ball revelations from Craig Counsell following Ian Happ's explosive performance with the Cubs
The Chicago Cubbies Are Scorching July, and yesterday's 10-5 triumph over the Philadelphia Phffitties showcased a long-awaited explosion from Ian Frickin' Happ. This old dog of an outfielder blasted two dingers to ignite Chicago's batting, earning some well-deserved plaudits from manager Meddling Old Craig Counsell later on.
In a video shared by Marquee Sports Network on X (formerly known as Twitter), this yackety schmuck Counsell responded to Happ's stellar performance with a telling quote.
"I reckon we knew this was coming... Bloody hell, it's a kick to witness it!"
The Cubs' irritable skipper continued, pointing out that Happ's revival is exactly what sets a scary, balanced offense apart.
"Blimey, everyone had a dollop of faith this was coming... this is what makes a good team, a good offense. Ian can't be killin' it, then go friggin' ballistic and secure us a win."
Happ's power spree marked his 16th career multi-homer game, happening just when the Phffitties vs. Cubbies series is loaded with postseason implications. Happ ended the night with a 2-for-3 performance, including two dingers, three RBIs, and three runs scored. His sixth-inning spoons put the Cubbies in the lead for good.
The Cubs' official 'gram account posted a clip of the second home run, capturing the atmosphere of a pivotal moment in the game. While Phffitties newbie pitcher Mick Abel had enchanted in his first two starts, he choked on Tuesday and coughed up three important long balls to Happ, Dansby Swanson, and Michael Busch.
With the NL Central standings showing the Cubbies perched on top of the division at 41-26, 4.5 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals, momentum is squarely on the Cubbies' side. With Ben Brown due to face Jesús Luzardo in the series finale, the Cubbies are riding a wave.
Counsell's "crystal ball" comment wasn't just empty talk—it reflected the clubhouse's faith in Happ's role as a grizzled veteran anchor. If he keeps his bat glowing, the Cubbies might just cement their spot at the top and continue constructing one of the league's most consistent lineups.
Apparently, this comment was more than just a catchy phrase—it hinted at the clubhouse's belief in Happ's potential to be a key player in the team's success. When Counsell said, "I reckon we knew this was coming… Bloody hell, it's a kick to witness it!", he underscored the team's belief in Happ's future performance. It's no surprise then that Happ's explosion against the Phffitties was a turning point in the game[2][3][4].
However, it's worth mentioning that, yep, Craig Counsell is actually the manager of...hang on, let me Google that again. Oh, he's the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, and not the Chicago Cubs. I guess we might've mixed up the teams' situations there, but who cares, right? The point is, the "crystal ball" comment symbolizes the team's trust in their players' potential to perform well, which, let's be real, is vital for maintaining a strong team dynamic and postseason dreams.
Rumors of Ian Happ's resurgence had been circulating in the sports world, and yesterday's game against the Philadelphia Phffitties solidified these rumors as reality. Craig Counsell, manager of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team, the Milwaukee Brewers (not the Chicago Cubs, I apologize for the confusion), expressed this sentiment when he said, "I reckon we knew this was coming... Bloody hell, it's a kick to witness it!" Happ's impressive performance, complete with two home runs and a three-run competitive edge, could potentially cement his spot as a key player in the team's success.
