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– The bullpen has allowed just one run in the last 20 1/3 innings. ”This is an incredible bullpen,” Essian said. ”Les Lancaster (2.81 ERA) could hardly be better.”
– GM Jim Frey is in Des Moines scouting the Cubs` Triple-A affiliate. Among the prospects he`ll be watching is Doug Strange, hitting .301 after a 4-for-5 outing Thursday night. Strange was recently moved to second base from third to make room for the demoted Gary Scott.
– Rookie Bob Scanlan needed a strong start Saturday after a pair of poor outings. He blames himself for ”thinking too much” and said he needs to rely more on his fastball.