Ben Brown has successfully transitioned from the bullpen to the starting rotation for the Chicago Cubs, delivering an impressive performance in a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. In his fifth start, Brown pitched seven innings, allowing only one earned run while striking out six, bringing his ERA to 1.73 over 26 innings this season. His solid outings have come in the wake of injuries to teammates Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera, demonstrating his improved strike zone consistency. Cubs manager Craig Counsell has praised Brown’s effectiveness, which contrasts sharply with his previous struggles in the 2025 season.
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