The Cubs are playing a doubleheader after a rainout, with Edward Cabrera and Shōta Imanaga as starting pitchers. The lineup features Michael Busch, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, and others. They face Slade Cecconi, a right-handed pitcher with a 4.30 ERA from last season. Cecconi has allowed 45 homers in over 240 innings and struggles against right-handed batters. His fastball velocity has decreased significantly, raising concerns about his performance as the season progresses.
"Slade Cecconi, the 33rd overall pick by the Diamondbacks in 2020, has allowed 45 homers in just over 240 career innings, indicating a vulnerability in his pitching."
"Cecconi's primary asset has been his ability to throw strikes, but this has also led to a high number of hard contact and home runs allowed."
"His fastball velocity has decreased by two ticks, with nearly 4 mph less on his slider, raising concerns about his effectiveness early in the season."
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