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Just like the Cubs, Zobrist on a tear
- Updated: May 11, 2016
CHICAGO — Cubs manager Joe Maddon saw Ben Zobrist when he’s good during their days together with Tampa Bay, and right now the second baseman is really good.
“He doesn’t look 34, or whatever he is,” Maddon said following the Cubs’ 8-7 win over the Padres on Tuesday. “He’s playing at the highest level I’ve ever seen him play. I’ve seen Zo really good, and he’s really good right now.”
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Named the National League Player of the Week for last week along with Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon, Zobrist hasn’t stopped hitting. He had four hits, including a pair of RBI singles, in the Cubs’ win for his 10th career game with at least that many. He’s reached base safely in 18 consecutive games, his longest such streak since 2011, and has hit safely in eight straight games, batting .448 in that stretch.
What’s he doing?
“A lot of it is just being ready to hit,” Zobrist said. “Me and [hitting coach John] Mallee, we’re doing some things in the batting cage early, some routine …
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