Kris Bryant eager to face Gerrit Cole before playoffs
When the Cubs face Gerrit Cole on Friday they could be looking at their future. It figures Cole will be the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starter if they’re in the National League wild-card game, likely against the Cubs.
And beyond clinching a playoff berth, the Cubs have a chance Friday to see Cole less than two weeks before the coin-flip game. It’s a chance Kris Bryant appreciates.