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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Mark Potash

Justin Steele falters, Cubs offense vanishes in 9-0 loss to Reds

Starting pitcher Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs leaves the game in the fourth inning after giving up five runs to the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on May 26, 2023 in Chicago. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Though veterans Marcus Stroman and Drew Smyly have boosted the Cubs’ pitching rotation, it’s 27-year-old left-hander Justin Steele who better represents the hopes of a Cubs rebirth — a homegrown starter, drafted and developed by the organization who has reached another level in each of his three seasons in the big leagues. 

But it wasn’t his day Friday. 

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