Eli Morgan crushed the Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the final game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in what was a tightly contested game. At one point, the visitors held a significant lead over the home team until Morgan took the mound.
It was a disaster watching Morgan allow seven runs as soon as he entered the bottom of the 8th inning, attempting to stop the Diamondbacks. It was a painful sight that sparked a wave of reactions from fans, including countless memes and angry messages.
The Cubs were solely focused on winning the game to secure the series after taking the Opening Day victory, dropping the second game, but bouncing back with a 4-3 win in the third. They hoped this game would end just as successfully, sealing their first series triumph of the season.
Morgan’s job was simply to protect the score, especially after Kyle Tucker’s pivotal moment in the top of the 8th inning—a 366-foot home run that brought in three runs, his own and those of Amaya and Suzuki. It was a near-certain victory that Morgan ultimately squandered.
How long has Eli Morgan been playing for the Cubs?
Morgan recently joined Chicago with the aim of strengthening the Cubs’ bullpen and improving its efficiency in preserving leads. He had been with the Guardians from 2021 to 2024, posting a 3.97 ERA across 161 games, with a record of 18-12 over 265.1 innings pitched. Morgan signed a one-year contract with the Cubs worth $950,000.
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Reactions were harsh against Morgan
Although Morgan sank the Cubs in that inning, it’s important to note that the season is still in its early stages, and it’s too soon to pass judgment on him. Additionally, it’s worth remembering that Caleb Thielbar also allowed a run in the same inning, contributing to the Diamondbacks’ total of 8 runs.
