Jun 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) runs to score against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs 1B Frank Schwindel pitches in blowout loss to Yankees

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 6/12/22

The Chicago Cubs turned to first baseman Frank Schwindel to pitch on Sunday in a blowout.

Schwindel was called upon to pitch the eighth inning in what was a 17-4 New York Yankees lead. The first batter he faced was Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka, who was not impressed by what looked roughly like an eephus pitch.

Higgy baby one more time. pic.twitter.com/DebAKuWGNI

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 12, 2022

For reference, this pitch came in at 35.1 mph, and it’s basically arcing down for Higashioka to take a shot at it. This wouldn’t be out of place in a slow-pitch softball game.

Remarkably, Schwindel got out of the inning allowing only one more hit and no further damage on the scoreboard. He won’t want to make a habit of pitching in blowouts, but maybe he could take a few tips from Yadier Molina if it happens again.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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