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The Chicago Cubs were searching for some answers when it came to their dormant offense and decided it was time to promote their top prospect, outfielder Owen Ca
The baseball that Owen Caissie launched over the left-center gap on Tuesday afternoon hit the bleachers and ricocheted back into the outfield. By the time the Cubs rookie was receiving high fives and helmet slaps in the home dugout,
Caissie's thunderous bat could not save a Cubs offense desperate for a clutch hit and searching for any sort of rhythm.
Caissie went 3-for-6 with a home run, two total runs scored and four RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Caissie made his major-league debut Thursday but was out of the Cubs' starting lineup in all three games of their series against the Pirates, only appearing as a pinch hitter in the last game.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSN'A blackout mentality': Owen Caissie's first home run and RBI lifts the Chicago Cubs
Owen Caissie was the catalyst for the Cubs in Game 1. His day of personal firsts provided moments that were sorely needed for a team that was slumping.
There isn't a lot of love lost between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. While historically the St. Louis Cardinals have been viewed as the Cubs' archriva
Cubs rookie Owen Caissie has not played much since arriving with a hot bat fromTriple A. That is not likely to change.The post Owen Caissie, Cubs Savior? GM Jed Hoyer Shoots Down Shake-Up appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.
This article was originally published on fansided.com as One swing from Owen Caissie just put Craig Counsell in an impossible spot.