Cease vs. the Cubs: Simulating Cease's Gameplan as Cubs Go for Sweep

Oct 1, 2025 · 20 min

The Chicago Cubs take Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series! We break down Nick Pivetta’s surprising strategy shift against the Cubs and speculate on how Cease might adjust his approach, including what his core game plan could look like.

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