WATCH: Postgame interviews with Craig Counsell, Jameson Taillon, Ian Happ

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - 12 hours ago

Hear from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, pitcher Jameson Taillon and left fielder Ian Happ after a 10-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on April 14 at Petco Park.

Watch the postgame interviews below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00–00:34): Craig Counsell acknowledged bullpen struggles but attributed the loss mainly to a "bad night" and some bad luck. Brad threw well, but defensive misplays and fortune favored the opponent.

(00:34–01:14): Counsell discussed an injury to Eli Morgan (right elbow issues) and reviewed Jameson Taillon’s (JO) outing, noting he pitched well and commanded the ball effectively.

(01:14–01:48): Defensive miscues in the fifth inning were highlighted—six hits touched gloves but were tough plays. Taillon faced added pressure due to these defensive lapses.

(01:48–02:19): Taillon commented on his performance, saying his pitch mix and command were solid, particularly with his developing changeup and curveball.

(02:19–02:53): Taillon mentioned being under the weather, which influenced the decision to pull him after an 11-pitch at-bat. He was fatigued but satisfied to hand over the game at that point.

(02:53–03:31): He reflected on the sixth inning unraveling after a leadoff walk, calling it "weird baseball stuff" and a night to move on from.

(03:31–03:57): Ian Happ explained a miscommunication on a pop-up that should’ve been caught, taking some responsibility for not being more aggressive on the play.

(03:57–04:21): Happ emphasized the importance of moving past a rare sloppy game, especially against a good team that capitalizes on mistakes. Praised their offense against a tough pitcher (CE), especially Bush’s big swing.

(04:21–04:58): Happ praised Bush’s consistent at-bats and ability to recover from tough counts. Called his ninth-inning walk impressive and said Bush’s early starts and timing are keys to his success.

(04:58–end): Happ emphasized the team's competitiveness and resilience, noting strong performances after losses and confidence in the team’s capabilities moving forward.