The City Series resumes on Friday at Rate Field after the Cubs swept the previous matchup against the White Sox in mid-May. With the July 31 trade deadline approaching, the Cubs aim to bolster their roster while the Sox consider trades. According to defense metrics, the Cubs' defensive performance is notable, ranking high in Defensive Runs Saved, Outs Above Average, and overall defensive efficiency. Shortstop Dansby Swanson made a standout play recently, showcasing his instinctive defensive capabilities in high-pressure situations.
Defense is always such a big part of this game and can bail you out in such big moments,
Swanson snagged, then made a diving tag on the runner at second base, Freddy Fermin.
The Cubs' 50 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) ranks third in the majors while fourth in Outs Above Average (OAA) with 19.
Cubs pitchers know their defense is an asset, and that being aggressive in the zone can be to their benefit.
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