Brown's Clutch Performance Boosts Cubs

0:00On April 20th, Ben Brown stepped up big for the Chicago Cubs in their 4-2 win over the Metz. In the eighth inning of a tight game, the 26-year-old Wright-Hander got five ground balls, but the Metz scratched out two infield hits. A. Fielder's choice and a run thanks to a Cubs error. Brown kept his cool, escaped the jam without letting it blow up and locked down the victory. With the wave of injuries hitting the bullpen, Brown's role has blown up fast. Wright-Hander's like Phil Maton, Hunter Harvey, Daniel Palencia, and Ethan Roberts are all on the 15-day injured list, forcing the Cubs to lean on. Five lefties in relief. That makes Brown a key bridge guy, handling leveraged spots behind the starters. Teammates and the skipper are hyped about his growth. Starter, James and Talon called him huge for eating multiple innings with fireman energy, while manager Craig Council praised how he battled through. That messy frame, keeping pitches sharp even as the pressure mounted. Brown himself says, last year's heavy workload taught him to stay locked in.

1:04All seven of his outings this season have gone multiple innings, posting a 2.70 ERA over 16 and 2-thirds frames. He's spanned 15, walks six, with his fastball touching 96.5 miles per hour, and a nasty curve grabbing whiffs. He's mixing in a new sinker and change up too, adding death to his arsenal. Brown's turning into that reliable arm the Cubs need right now. Proving he can handle the heat when it counts, and that's setting the stage for more. Big moments ahead. Stay tuned with MLB News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.