It is never – EVER – a good idea to single out one player this close to the next Cubs game. Whether it’s good news or bad, that player ALWAYS does the opposite of what I write about when the article goes up this close to gametime.

So that is to say: I am sorry in advance for Nico Hoerner’s 0-4 with 2 Ks and a GIDP tonight, because I just have to say it: He is RED HOT right now. And it’s awesome to see.

Full Story (via Michael Cerami):

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