"Michael Busch has played his way back up to the two-spot in the Cubs lineup, but the results have started to turn, yes - he's got five hits over the last four games, including two homers - but the peripherals are still pretty weak."
"Busch's .365 wOBA is not supported by the peripherals (.323 xwOBA). This is the BEST stretch of his season - by far - and it comes with a 79.6 MPH average exit velocity."
"Tonight's Dodgers' starter, Emmet Sheehan, is a traditional split righty. The Cubs have not one, but two hotter hitting lefties you'd want higher up in the lineup right now."
"I am still a STRONG believer that, by the end of the year, Michael Busch will be one of the Cubs' top hitters."
The Cubs are set to play the Dodgers with a 9-game winning streak on the line. The lineup includes players like Nico Hoerner and Michael Busch. Busch has shown improvement with five hits in four games, but his overall performance metrics remain concerning. His average exit velocity is notably low, raising doubts about his placement in the batting order. Despite this, there is optimism that Busch will become one of the Cubs' top hitters by season's end.
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