Ian Happ’s Lefty Struggle | Chicago Cubs News

Ian Happ’s season is hitting a wall—especially against left-handed pitchers. With manager Craig Counsell opting for other outfielders in those matchups, Happ’s at-bats are scarce and his stats against southpaws are brutal: low average, high strikeouts, especially on offspeed pitches. He admits he’s doing the right things but can’t find consistency without reps. Yet, when the pressure mounts in close games, Happ steps up, showing clutch discipline and savvy against relievers. His challenge? Finding rhythm with limited opportunities while staying sharp under the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d7a986269fde1ce