PITTSBURGH – Eight days. That’s how long it had been since Cubs reliever Michael Rucker had faced batters. But in the Cubs’ 6-2 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, he threw 2 ⅓ scoreless innings.
“It’s also something that I’ve also done in Triple-A, had kind of a long time in between outings, so it’s not something that I’m unfamiliar with,” Rucker said after the Cubs’ 6-2 loss to the Pirates. “So, leaning on that experience and just trying to stay ready is what helped me be able to stay fresh and in sync and in a groove for today.”
