Jameson Taillon was back on the Wrigley Field mound in a must-win situation for the Chicago Cubs.
“I kind of enjoy it, honestly,” the right-hander said. “I’d rather not be in that situation, but I feel my whole career I’ve responded well to situations where I feel like the team needs me, whether it be in June when we’re playing 15 games in a row and I feel the bullpen needs help or put a stop to a skid or whatever.
“I’ve always enjoyed that. I just take pride in that.”
Taillon allowed two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk in four innings on Wednesday, helping the Cubs in a 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. The Cubs kept their season alive with the win. They trail 2-1 in the best-of-five series, with Game 4 on