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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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James Fegan

REVEALED: Stroman has rare rough outing in loss to cardinals | Vintage Vibes

Chicago Cubs’ Marcus Stroman kisses the ball before pitching during the fourth inning of the team’s baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Chicago. (Charles Rex Arbogas/AP)

If there has been a wart in All-Star Marcus Stroman’s contract-year drive this season, it’s a walk rate that has crept up to a career-high 9.2% after four against the Cardinals on Thursday in the Cubs’ 7-2 loss.

On the bright side, the impact is usually minimized by his consistent ability to generate soft contact on the ground.

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