MILWAUKEE — For two months, Jacob Webb was nearly untouchable.
Webb became a stabilizing force in the Chicago Cubs‘ bullpen when a banged-up pitching staff needed the veteran reliever-turned-closer the most. His stretch of 24 consecutive scoreless outings between June 24 and Aug. 21 helped establish the team as one of the best in the National League.
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The last 2 ½ weeks have been a different story.
Webb found himself in a position that has become too familiar. Two costly changeups turned into another blown save and loss for the Cubs
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