Wrigley prepares to explode, Cubs call on fans to fuel the battle for Game 3 of the NLDS
In the suffocating atmosphere before the G-hour, Chicago Cubs head coach Craig Counsell shared his strong and emotional thoughts as the team prepared to enter Game 3 of the NLDS. After an unsatisfactory start, the Cubs are facing a big challenge: either rise up or fall down. And for Counsell, this is the moment for the true character of a team to speak up.
“Difficulties are an indispensable part of a season,” Counsell said in a heated press conference this afternoon. “But how to overcome those difficulties as quickly as possible is the most important thing right now. We need the fans to be by our side, to support us. Only then will the victory be most meaningful.”
After two opening matches with many variables, the Cubs entered Game 3 with heavy pressure. This is a pivotal game that could turn the entire NLDS series around. Any mistake could be costly, but at the same time, an explosive performance is enough to bring the team’s spirit back to the top.
Jameson Taillon has been selected as the starter for this game. With a steady performance in the late stages of the season, Taillon is expected to bring certainty and create psychological momentum for the whole team. At Wrigley, where tens of thousands of fans will turn the stands into a sea of blue and white, his confidence will be key.
Counsell emphasized that the big challenge is not the opponent, but how the Cubs react after a difficult period. The team has gone through a turbulent season, from explosive winning streaks to unfortunate stumbles. But it is in this moment that he believes the collective will show its fighting DNA.
“Baseball is never easy. Every season has its lows. But how you handle it—together—is what defines everything,” Counsell added. “We have a locker room full of guys who never give up. And we have great fans. This is where we come together.”
The atmosphere at Wrigley Field before the game was thick. Fans lined up outside the stadium early in the morning, carrying flags, banners, and a burning belief. For Counsell, that support was the “fuel” to help the players overcome the pressure.
“We need the fans to support us. Not just in the stands, but to feel like the whole city is behind us,” he emphasized. “If we do that, every pitch, every hit will mean a lot more.”
As the sun sets, Game 3 will be more than just a baseball game—it will be a test of the team’s spirit. Wrigley was about to explode, and the Chicago Cubs knew there was no room for hesitation.
With a strong message from Coach Craig Counsell, the team took to the field with one goal in mind: to fight to the end – for their jerseys, for their city, and for the millions of hearts that were watching them.
Leave a Reply