Paul Sullivan: Cubs answer Justin Steele’s wake-up call with a 5-3 victory against the Brewers
by Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune
Jun 29, 2024
4 minutes
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MILWAUKEE — A fiery Justin Steele burst into the Chicago Cubs dugout after his fielding gaffes contributed to a two-run third inning, and he began screaming “wake the f−−− up” to no one in particular.
Or maybe it was to everyone in particular. Either way, the wake-up call worked.
Ian Happ’s two-run, eighth inning home run launched the Cubs to a 5-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving them a shot at winning the series.
Steele apologized to any kids who were watching and reading lips.
“I kind of wish I had waited or done something different,” Steele said. “Going forward, do a little bit better job
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